noun

lipid

lipid

Lipids are an important part of a healthy diet.

Lipids are an important part of a healthy diet.

The cell membrane is made of lipids.

The cell membrane is made of lipids.

((a)) lipid (a type of molecule) Lipids are an important part of a healthy diet.

Synonyms: fat, oil, wax

From Greek 'lipos', meaning 'fat'.

Connect 'lipid' to 'lipo-' in 'liposuction', a procedure that removes fat.

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