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Noun: phospholipid  ,fós-fu'li-pid
  1. Any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes

Derived forms: phospholipids

Type of: lipid, lipide, lipoid

Part of: membrane, tissue layer

Encyclopedia: Phospholipid

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phosphate buffer solution
phosphatic
phosphaturia
phosphene
phosphide
phosphine
phosphite
phosphocreatine
phosphodiester
phosphodiesterase
phospholipid
phosphonium
phosphoprotein
phosphor
phosphor bronze
phosphoresce
phosphorescence
phosphorescent
phosphoric
phosphoric acid
phosphorite