lipids

Cultural  

1. A group of organic molecules (see also organic molecule) that includes fats, oils, and waxes. Lipids do not dissolve in water. In animals, including humans, lipids store energy and form parts of cell structures, such as cell membranes.

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Example Sentences

For people with abnormal levels of lipids, which are called dyslipidemias, lifestyle interventions remain key.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Children should be screened for cholesterol and other lipids once between ages 9 and 11, backing an existing recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

UBT251 led to a mean weight loss of 19.7% after 24 weeks of treatment and also improved patients’ waist circumference, blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipids relative to placebo, the companies said.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

They analyzed thousands of proteins, lipids, metabolites, and trace elements in both plasma and red blood cells.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

Whatever its chemical constituents, the transforming principle was not composed of sugars, lipids, or proteins.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee