phos·pho·lip·id (f s f -l p d)n. Any of various phosphorus-containing lipids, such as lecithin and cephalin, that are composed mainly of fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a simple organic molecule. Also called phosphatide. |
phospholipid [ˌfɒsfəˈlɪpɪd]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a group of compounds composed of fatty acids, phosphoric acid, and a nitrogenous base: important constituents of all membranes Also called phosphatide
| phospholipid (fsf-lpd) Any of various phosphorus-containing lipids, such as lecithin, that are composed mainly of fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a simple organic molecule such as glycerol. Phospholipids are the main lipids in cell membranes. |
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| Noun | 1. | phospholipid - any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes tissue layer, membrane - a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants lecithin - a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier |
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