phospholipid

UK
/ˌfɒsfəʊˈlɪpɪd/
US
/ˌfɑsfəˈlɪpɪd/

Translations

phospholipidnoun
phospholipids
pl
UK
/ˌfɒsfəʊˈlɪpɪd/
US
/ˌfɑsfəˈlɪpɪd/
phospholipideBiochimie.
Phospholipids form a bilayer in cell membranes, providing structural integrity and regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Les phospholipides forment une bicouche dans les membranes cellulaires, assurant la solidité structurale et régulant le passage des substances à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur de la cellule.
phospholipidadjective
UK
/ˌfɒs.fəʊˈlɪp.ɪd/
US
/ˌfɑːs.foʊˈlɪp.ɪd/
Used attributively in phrases such as “phospholipid bilayer” or “phospholipid metabolism”.
phospholipidiqueBiochimie.
The phospholipid layer plays a crucial role in cell signaling.
La couche phospholipidique joue un rôle crucial dans la signalisation cellulaire.

Definitions

phospholipidnoun
A type of lipid molecule that is a major component of the cell membrane, consisting of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol molecule.
Phospholipids form a bilayer in cell membranes, providing structural integrity and regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
phospholipidadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of phospholipids.
The phospholipid layer plays a crucial role in cell signaling.