phospholipid

n. fatty compound found in living cells (Biochemistry)

Phospholipids are a class of lipids, and a major component of all biological membranes, along with glycolipids, cholesterol and proteins. Understanding of the aggregation properties of these molecules is known as lipid polymorphism and forms part of current academic research.
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n. phospholipid, fatty compound found in living cells (Biochemistry)

A lipid (fat) that contains phosphorus. Phospholipids are a major part of cell membranes.

A lipid that contains phosphorus, most commonly a compound of glycerol with two fatty acids and one phosphate group. Normally the phosphate is also linked to a small molecule such as choline, serine, ethanolamine or inositol.