glycolipid

English

noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as phosphatidylinositol, found in cell membranes
  • (biochemistry) A similar compound lacking a phosphate group

Etymology

Prefix from English lipid.

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lipid

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