Associations to the word «Phospholipid»

Wiktionary

PHOSPHOLIPID, noun. (chemistry) 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

Dictionary definition

PHOSPHOLIPID, noun. Any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes.

Wise words

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