Noun: phospholipid ,fós-fu'li-pid
- Any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
"Phospholipids form the bilayer structure of cell membranes"
Derived forms: phospholipids
Type of: lipid, lipide, lipoid
Part of: membrane, tissue layer
Encyclopedia: Phospholipid