[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A quaternary ammonium compound which is present in various animal tissues and is also formed during putrefaction by dehydration of choline, and can be isolated as a toxic, odoriferous, syrupy liquid; trimethylvinylammonium hydroxide, CH₂ =CHN(CH₃)₃ OH. Formerly also: †choline itself (obsolete).


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Origin:
mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From neuro- + -ine