Sign in
Enter the word for search

phospholipid

UK
/ˌfɒsfəʊˈlɪpɪd/
US
/ˌfɑsfəˈlɪpɪd/

Translations

phospholipidnoun
phospholipids
pl
UK
/ˌfɒsfəʊˈlɪpɪd/
US
/ˌfɑsfəˈlɪpɪd/
Phospholipids are a major component of cell membranes.
Фосфолипиды являются основным компонентом клеточных мембран.
phospholipidadjective
UK
/ˌfɒs.fəʊˈlɪp.ɪd/
US
/ˌfɑːs.foʊˈlɪp.ɪd/
Used attributively in phrases such as “phospholipid bilayer” or “phospholipid metabolism”.

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.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries