Ceroid

A naturally occurring lipid pigment with histochemical characteristics similar to lipofuscin. It accumulates in various tissues in certain experimental and pathological conditions.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D10.150, D23.767.300

MeSH Unique ID: D002566

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• Pigments (1970-1974)

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Ceroid

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Pigments, Biological
Ceroid