ethosome

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noun

A phospholipid nanovesicle used for dermal and transdermal delivery of drugs and other molecules that is characterized by high ethanol content.

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Meanings

nounethosome (plural ethosomes)

plural ethosomes

  1. pharmacybiochemistryA phospholipid nanovesicle used for dermal and transdermal delivery of drugs and other molecules that is characterized by high ethanol content.

Origin

From eth- + -o- + -some (body).

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APA

ethosome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethosome

MLA

“ethosome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethosome. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ethosome,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethosome.

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