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lipoid

lipoid

9.7
An oily substance that dissolves in fat and helps form the outer part of cells
  • noun
  • /ˈlaɪpɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lipoide
  • Many vitamins are lipoid-soluble, meaning they dissolve in fats but not in water.

Examples

  • The researchers studied the lipoid content of the cell membranes.

  • The cell membrane is primarily composed of lipoid molecules.

  • A deficiency in certain lipoid compounds can affect brain development.

  • Many lipoids are found in nature, including fats and oils.

  • Lipoid substances play a crucial role in maintaining the structure of cell membranes.

  • Researchers found that lipoid compounds are vital for cell function and energy storage.

  • The lipoid nature of the compound makes it suitable for use in cosmetic formulations.

Synonyms

lipid
vslipoid
  • Specialized
12 4.4

Fats and oils that do not mix with water and help build cell membranes

is the same meaning but is a variant form used in scientific naming

Compounds

lipoid granulomatosis
  • Specialized
9.9

A rare skin condition with many yellow bumps on the elbows and knees linked to body fat problems

Surface Forms

lipoid singular
lipoids plural

Morphology

lipoid = lipid (transparent) = lipo + oid

Formed from the combining form 'lipo-' (fat) plus the productive suffix '-oid' (resembling), so the meaning 'fatlike/fat-related' is directly inferable in scientific vocabulary.

Etymology

The word lipoid comes from the Greek root lipo-, from lipos, meaning 'fat' or 'oil', the same root you see in lipid. So lipoid means 'fat-like' and describes oily compounds that do not mix with water.