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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

glycolipids

/ˈɡlaɪkəlaɪpɪdz/ noun · British & US
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What does glycolipids mean?

noun

A type of lipid that contains a carbohydrate group, found in cell membranes and involved in cell-to-cell communication.

Example

"The researcher studied the role of glycolipids in the immune system's response to infection."

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