phospholipids

[fos-foh-lip-id]

phos·pho·lip·id

[fos-foh-lip-id]
noun Biochemistry.
any of a group of fatty compounds, as lecithin, composed of phosphoric esters, and occurring in living cells.
Also called phosphatide, phos·pho·lip·ide [fos-foh-lip-ahyd] , phos·pho·lip·in [fos-foh-lip-in] .


Origin:
1925–30; phospho- + lipid
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phospholipid   (fŏs'fō-lĭp'ĭd)  Pronunciation Key 
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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