variants
or less commonly lipide
: any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (such as chloroform and ether), that are usually insoluble in water, that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phosphatides, cerebrosides, and related and derived compounds
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Management of blood cholesterol levels: Pectin may improve blood lipid (fat) levels by binding with cholesterol in the digestive tract.1 Animal studies have found cholesterol and blood fat–lowering properties of pectin supplements.12 However, more research in humans is needed.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
In the newly abstaining group, those who drank the most before quitting saw the biggest changes in their lipid levels.
—Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
The protective lipid layer helps the CRISPR system enter targeted cells more effectively.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Crafted to lock in moisture, reduce redness, and soothe stressed skin, this toner blends the brand’s barrier lipid complex, polyglutamic acid, and cica into a thin hydrator that pairs well with any other step of your routine.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
In the newly abstaining group, those who drank the most before quitting saw the biggest changes in their lipid levels.
—Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
The protective lipid layer helps the CRISPR system enter targeted cells more effectively.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Crafted to lock in moisture, reduce redness, and soothe stressed skin, this toner blends the brand’s barrier lipid complex, polyglutamic acid, and cica into a thin hydrator that pairs well with any other step of your routine.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Lipid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipid. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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lipid
noun
lip·id
ˈlip-əd 
: any of various substances (as fats and waxes) that with proteins and carbohydrates make up the principal structural parts of living cells
Medical Definition
lipid
noun
lip·id
ˈlip-əd
variants
also lipide
: any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (as chloroform and ether), that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phospholipids, cerebrosides, and related and derived compounds
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