Glycolipid
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡlaɪkoʊˌlɪpɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glycolipid is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as phosphatidylinositol, found in cell membranes.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as phosphatidylinositol, found in cell membranes.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) A similar compound lacking a phosphate group
Word Forms
- glycolipids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glycolipide, glycophosphatidylinositol, phosphoglycolipid, peptidoglycolipid, phosphoglycosyl, glycosylphosphatidylinositol.
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