phospholipid

Noun
  1. Any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base;
    An important constituent of membranes (synset 115007240)
    is a type of: lipid, lipide, lipoid - an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
    subtypes: lecithin - a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
    substance meronym: membrane, tissue layer - a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants

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