| Pronunciation: | 'lipoyd | ||
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| Matching Terms: | lipoic acid, lipoid granulomatosis, lipoidaemia, lipoidemia | ||
| Definition: | [n] an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) | ||
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| Synonyms: | lipid, lipide | ||
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| See Also: | fat, macromolecule, oil, phospholipid, supermolecule, triglyceride, wax | ||
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