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Phospholipid
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A lipid (fat) that contains phosphorus. Phospholipids are a major part of cell membranes. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Phosphate-containing lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. Most phospholipids contain a diglyceride, a phosphate group, and a simple organic molecule such as choline. Another type of phospholipid is phosphosphingolipids that contain sphingosine instead of glycerol. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A chemical or drug that is attached to a lipid (fat) that contains phosphorus. (NCI Dictionary)
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