ganglioside

Definition / meaning of ganglioside

A complex molecule that contains both lipids (fats) and carbohydrates (sugars) and is found in the plasma (outer) membrane of many kinds of cells. Several different types of gangliosides have been identified.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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