lipide

/'lipid/ Cách viết khác : (lipide) /'lipid/ (lipin) /'lipin/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of oily organic compound: A "lipide" is a naturally occurring molecule that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like alcohol or ether. It is a fundamental structural component of all living cells.
Usage
  • "Lipide" functions solely as a noun. It refers to a broad category of biochemical substances.
  • It is often used in scientific, medical, and nutritional contexts.
  • Note on Spelling: The more common modern spelling is "lipid". "Lipide" is an older or variant spelling.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Cholesterol is a well-known lipide found in animal cells.
    • The membrane of a cell is composed of proteins and lipides.
    • A balanced diet includes a certain amount of healthy lipides.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lipide profile": A series of blood tests that measure the amounts of specific lipids (like cholesterol and triglycerides) in the bloodstream.
    • The doctor ordered a lipide profile to assess his cardiovascular health.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lipid (n): The standard contemporary spelling for "lipide".
  • Lipidic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of lipids.
    • The lipidic bilayer forms the core structure of the cell membrane.
  • Lipidosis (n): A medical term for disorders characterized by the abnormal accumulation of lipids in cells.
  • Phospholipid (n): A major class of lipids that are a key component of cell membranes.
  • Triglyceride (n): A type of lipid that serves as the main form of stored energy in the body.
Synonyms
  • Fat: A more common, general term, often used for lipids that are solid at room temperature. (Note: All fats are lipids, but not all lipids are fats; e.g., oils, waxes, and steroids are also lipids.)
  • Oil: Often used for lipids that are liquid at room temperature.
Related Phrases
  • Lipid metabolism: The process by which the body breaks down and uses lipids.
  • Lipid-soluble: Describes a substance capable of dissolving in lipids or organic solvents.
Noun
  1. 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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