phospholipid

English

noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.

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Prefix from English lipid.

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lipid

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