# phospholipid

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌfɑs.foʊˈlɪ.pɪd/ · frequency rank #76,212

## Definitions
1. Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.

## Etymology
From phospho- + lipid.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phospholipid