(organic chemistry) A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH₃)₃N⁺CH₂CH₂OHX⁻. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation.

plural of choline

Relating to, or obtained from, bile; cholic.

cholic acid

(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters (acetylcholine or butyrylcholine).

(biochemistry) Of, pertaining to, activated by, producing or having the same function as acetylcholine.

(biochemistry) Any drug or substance producing or having the same function as acetylcholine.

plural of cholinesterase

In a cholinergic manner.

(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the transfer of phosphocholine (in a glyceride)