phospholipids

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A form of phospholipid — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of phospholipid
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