phospholipid

American  

[fos-foh-lip-id] / ˌfɒs foʊˈlɪp ɪd /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. any of a group of fatty compounds, as lecithin, composed of phosphoric esters, and occurring in living cells.

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phospholipid British  

/ ˌfɒsfəˈlɪpɪd /

noun

1. Also called: phosphatide. any of a group of compounds composed of fatty acids, phosphoric acid, and a nitrogenous base: important constituents of all membranes

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phospholipid Scientific  

/ fŏs′fō-lĭp′ĭd /

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of phospholipid

First recorded in 1925–30; phospho- + lipid

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Example Sentences

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phospholipid

To increase biocompatibility, the R6F was enclosed within phospholipid nanoparticles.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2024

The fatty acid composition, phospholipid composition, and protein composition, including casein and whey protein genetic variations, were, in general, remarkably similar.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 27, 2024

Their analysis involved comparing the major component composition, major and trace mineral composition, protein composition, fatty acid composition, phospholipid composition microstructural properties, color analysis, and volatile component analysis of the different whole milk powder samples.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 27, 2024

Peripheral proteins are found on the exterior or interior surfaces of membranes, attached either to integral proteins or to phospholipid molecules.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013

Both phospholipid molecules and embedded proteins are able to diffuse rapidly and laterally in the membrane.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013

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