Meaning Of The Word Liposome

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liposome in American English
a synthetic, microscopic globule consisting of layers of lipids encapsulating certain substances (as enzymes or drugs): used to introduce these substances into a cell or specified tissue
noun: a microscopic artificial sac composed of fatty substances and used in experimental research of the cell

liposome in British English
noun: a particle formed by lipids, consisting of a double layer similar to a natural biological membrane, enclosing an aqueous compartment

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