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lipids

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  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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The soft tissue and lipids inside that many carcasses "translates to roughly 6.7 million tonnes of sequestered carbon," Xiaotong Peng said.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

"What is also important to note is that the decrease in blood pressure, lipids and blood glucose were also maintained in those patients taking oral medications," he adds.

From BBC May 12, 2026

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

They dissolved the lipids in alcohol—but there was no change in transformation.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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