dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine

== English == === Etymology === From dipalmitoyl +‎ phosphatidylcholine === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌdaɪˌpæl.mɪˌtoʊ.ɪlˌfɒs.fəˌtɪd.ɪlˈkoʊ.liːn/ === Noun === dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (uncountable, abbreviation DPPC) (biochemistry) A major phospholipid in lung surfactant that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, helping keep the lungs open and preventing collapse during breathing. === Related Terms === dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine dipalmitoylphosphatidylethanolamine dimyristoylphosphatidylethanolamine