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lipid

 

[ หˆlษชpษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biochemistry

A lipid is a group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, and fat-soluble vitamins. They are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Lipids serve as structural components of cell membranes, energy storage molecules, and signaling molecules.

Synonyms

cholesterol, fat, oil

Examples of usage

  • Lipids play a crucial role in maintaining the structure and function of cell membranes.
  • The body stores excess energy in the form of lipids, primarily as triglycerides.
  • Lipids are involved in important signaling pathways in the body.
  • Lipids are essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
  • Lipids can be found in both animal and plant sources.

Translations

Translations of the word "lipid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lipรญdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคชเคฟเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lipid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lipid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฟั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lipid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„‚่ณช (ใ—ใ—ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lipide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญpido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lipid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠุจูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lipid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lipid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„‚่ดจ (zhฤซzhรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lipid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญpรญรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะฟะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lipid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lรญpido

Etymology

The term 'lipid' comes from the Greek word 'lipos', which means fat. The study of lipids dates back to the 19th century when scientists began to recognize the importance of these molecules in living organisms. Over the years, research has revealed the diverse functions of lipids in the body, leading to a better understanding of their roles in health and disease.

See also: lip, lips, lipstick.

Word Frequency Rank

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