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liposome

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈlɪp.ə.səʊm/ US  /-soʊm/ specialized

Definition

an extremely small sac (= bag) made artificially from a type of lipid to carry a drug, vaccine, or other substance to particular cells in the bodyMedical dressings, supports and devices
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