O
AI-generated image

glycolipid

/ˈɡlaɪkəlaɪpɪd/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does glycolipid 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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for glycolipid?

Rhymes with glycolipid