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Meaning of "phospholipid" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PHOSPHOLIPID

phospholipid  [ˌfɒsfəˈlɪpɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHOSPHOLIPID

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Phospholipid is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHOSPHOLIPID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

phospholipid

Phospholipid

Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers. Most phospholipids contain a diglyceride, a phosphate group, and a simple organic molecule such as choline; one exception to this rule is sphingomyelin, which is derived from sphingosine instead of glycerol. The first phospholipid identified as such in biological tissues was lecithin, or phosphatidylcholine, in the egg yolk, by Theodore Nicolas Gobley, a French chemist and pharmacist, in 1847. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of hydrophobic tails and a hydrophilic head. Biological membranes in eukaryotes also contain another class of lipid, sterol, interspersed among the phospholipids and together they provide membrane fluidity and mechanical strength. Purified phospholipids are produced commercially and have found applications in nanotechnology and materials science.

Definition of phospholipid in the English dictionary

The definition of phospholipid in the dictionary is any of a group of compounds composed of fatty acids, phosphoric acid, and a nitrogenous base: important constituents of all membranes Also called: phosphatide.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHOSPHOLIPID


bicuspid
baɪˈkʌspɪd
canopied
ˈkænəpɪd
Cupid
ˈkjuːpɪd
cuspid
ˈkʌspɪd
glycolipid
ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈlɪpɪd
hispid
ˈhɪspɪd
insipid
ɪnˈsɪpɪd
intrepid
ɪnˈtrɛpɪd
limpid
ˈlɪmpɪd
lipid
ˈlaɪpɪd
lipide
ˈlaɪpɪd
photocopied
ˈfəʊtəʊkɒpɪd
rapid
ˈræpɪd
sapid
ˈsæpɪd
stupid
ˈstjuːpɪd
tepid
ˈtɛpɪd
torpid
ˈtɔːpɪd
trepid
ˈtrepɪd
tricuspid
traɪˈkʌspɪd
vapid
ˈvæpɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHOSPHOLIPID

phosphocreatin
phosphocreatine
phosphokinase
phospholipase
phosphonic
phosphonic acid
phosphonium
phosphoprotein
phosphor
phosphor bronze
phosphorate
phosphoresce
phosphorescence
phosphorescent
phosphorescently
phosphoret
phosphoretted
phosphoric
phosphoric acid
phosphoric anhydride

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHOSPHOLIPID

acid
aid
android
avoid
bid
David
did
elapid
grid
id
kid
lepid
liquid
Madrid
mid
multicuspid
paid
said
salpid
vespid

Synonyms and antonyms of phospholipid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «phospholipid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHOSPHOLIPID

Find out the translation of phospholipid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of phospholipid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «phospholipid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

磷脂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fosfolípido
570 millions of speakers

English

phospholipid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फॉस्फोलिपिड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فسفوليبيد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фосфолипид
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fosfolipídios
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফসফোলিপিডস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

phospholipides
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Phospholipid
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Phospholipid
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リン脂質
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인지질
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Phospholipid
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phospholipid
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாஸ்போலிப்பிட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फॉस्फोलिफाइड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fosfolipid
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fosfolipide
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fosfolipidów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фосфолипид
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fosfolipide
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωσφολιπιδίων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fosfolipied
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fosfolipid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fosfolipid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of phospholipid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOSPHOLIPID»

The term «phospholipid» is regularly used and occupies the 55.188 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOSPHOLIPID» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «phospholipid» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «phospholipid» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about phospholipid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHOSPHOLIPID»

Discover the use of phospholipid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to phospholipid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Phospholipids Handbook
Employing a multidisciplinary approach to phospholipid research, this work catalogues the current knowledge of this class of molecules and details the general, chemical, physical and structural properties of phospholipid monolayers and ...
Gregor Cevc, 1993
2
Phospholipid bilayers: physical principles and models
Introduces the principles underlying the fundamental physical properties of phospholipid bilayer membranes and summarizes current research in the field and directions for research.
Gregor Cevc, Derek Marsh, 1987
3
Phospholipid-Binding Antibodies
Historically, phospholipid binding antibodies were important in the study of syphilis.
E. Nigel Harris, Thomas Exner, Graham R. V. Hughes, 1991
4
A Guide to Phospholipid Chemistry
Additionally, the analytical methodology for the assay of phospholipids, together with a detailed description of the routes to their proof of structure is included. Several "hands-on" examples highlight the basic laboratory procedures.
San Antonio (Emeritus) Donald J. Hanahan Professor of Biochemistry University of Texas Health Sciences Center, 1997
5
Phospholipid Metabolism in Cellular Signaling
Topics discussed within this volume include lipid composition of cellular membranes and their organization in biological systems, the dynamic aspects of phospholipid metabolism and its regulation by extracellular stimuli, and the role of ...
Jose M. Mato, 1990
6
XBP1: A Link Between the Unfolded Protein Response, ...
These data demonstrate that expression of a single transcription factor, XBP1(S), is sufficient to mediate ER biogenesis in fibroblasts.
Rungtawan Sriburi, 2006
7
Inositol Phospholipid Metabolism and Phosphatidyl Inositol ...
This book offers a wide ranging and review of cutting edge developments along with tried and tested methods for isolation, resolution and quantification of inositol phospholipids and inositol polyphosphates in both cells and tissues.
A. Kuksis, 2003
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Investigation of Phospholipid Separation from Soybean Oil ...
In the United States, as per ASTM standards, pure biodiesel (B100) is considered to be an alternative fuel under the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
Naveen Kekre, 2007
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Phospholipid Metabolism in Apoptosis
The loss of membrane phospholipid asymmetry is known to be an important signaling mechanism. As will be discussed below, the consequences of appearance of specific phospholipids on opposite sides of the membrane triggers a variety of ...
Peter J. Quinn, Valerian E. Kagan, 2002
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Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems
This phospholipid movement accounts in large part for membrane fluidity. Cholesterol contributes to both the fluidity and the stability of the membrane. Cholesterol molecules are tucked in between the phospholipid molecules, where they ...
Lauralee Sherwood, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHOSPHOLIPID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term phospholipid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Findings illuminate animal evolution in protein function
All vertebrate Kir channels are activated by PIP2, a phospholipid in cell membranes that "is a master regulator of protein function," Logothetis ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
2
Company Shares of Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. Drops by -0.5%
Utilizing a phospholipid ether (PLE) platform technology as a targeted delivery and retention vehicle, its compounds are designed to be ... «The Daily Rover, Jul 15»
3
Trans fat boosts diabetes mellitus risk - study
... diabetes mellitus at enrollment in 1992 were analyzed for the concentrations of circulating phospholipid trans (t)-16:1n9, t-18:1, and cis (c)/t-, ... «Food Consumer, Jul 15»
4
Binge-Drinking Cannot Be Kept Secret: Blood Levels Of This …
PEth is a phospholipid formed in the blood only in the presence of ethanol. In previous studies, scientists have suggested using PEth for ... «Medical Daily, Jul 15»
5
Inhibition of hedgehog signaling reduces the side population in …
Early apoptotic cells can be detected using Annexin V, a calcium-dependent phospholipid-binding protein associated with a high affinity for ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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Companies Announce Launches into Digestion, Omega-3, Eye …
Originates also expanded its portfolio of omega-3 ingredients for the U.S. and Canadian markets to include Romega®, a phospholipid-bound ... «Natural Products INSIDER, Jul 15»
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Structural biology: Arresting developments in receptor signalling
The carboxy terminus of rhodopsin, which is phosphorylated by GRK1, is shown in purple. Rhodopsin is depicted in a phospholipid bilayer. «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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Pre-Market News Report on: SPX (NYSE:SPW), Amkor Technology …
... a novel humanized antibody in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of anti-phospholipid syndrome and graft as compared to host disease; ... «wsnewspublishers, Jul 15»
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Signals of import
Most of these lipids are believed to be conveyed to the peroxisome by the phospholipid exchange proteins mentioned earlier. However, there is ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»
10
Fixing dodgy knees: exercises in bed to the best shoes and pain relief
Alternatively, Flexiseq Gel (£18.49 for 50g from most pharmacies) which delivers a lubricating fat called phospholipid into the knee capsule. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Phospholipid [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/phospholipid>. Apr 2024 ».
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