Certain lipids form an essential part of the membranes that enclose and protect every living cell. Similar membranes surround all bodies with the cell, so that each cell body can do its job without unwanted interference from other cell bodies. Lipids are also valuable as solvents (dissolving substances) for Vitamins A, d, E, and K, which do not dissolve in water.

Fatty substances extracted from animal foods and found in the blood. Lipoproteins : Particles that are a combination of proteins, cholesterol, and triglycerides such as HDL, VLDL, LDL, and chylomicrons.

Hydrophobic biological compounds (fats and fatlike materials) that are insoluble in water, but soluble in nonpolar solvents such as benzene, chloroform, and ether. The major components in most lipids are fatty acids.

A generic term for fats and lipoids, the alcohol-ether-soluble constituents of protoplasm, which are insoluble in water. They comprise the fats, fatty oils, essential oils, waxes, phospholipids, glycolipids, sulfolipids, aminolipids, chromolipids (lipochromes), and fatty acids. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

Fatty substances in the blood including HDL and LDL cholesterol

General terms used to describe fats, oils and waxes, together with more complex molecules. They are insoluble in water.

the class of compounds that includes fats, oils, and waxes.

Essential fatty acids found in fish, plant and animals. If source is animal, it is suspect.

The technical term for fats, waxes and fatty compounds.

A group of substances comprising fatty, greasy, oily and waxy compounds that are insoluable in water. Important dietary constituents, certain vitamin and essential fatty acids are associated with them.

group name for all types of fat

Fat chains made of fatty acids.

Oily or fatty components of living tissues. Many hydrophobic organic compounds tend to partition out of water and into lipids, leading to bioaccumulation.

Lipids are a loosely defined term for substances of biological origin that are soluble in nonpolar solvents. They consist of saponifiable lipids, such as glycerides (fats and oils) and phospholipids, as well as nonsaponifiable lipids, principally steroids.

Substances extracted by the body from animal or vegetable cells, including fatty acids and "fat-soluble" vitamins A, D, and E

water-insoluble substances that can be extracted from cells by nonpolar organic solvents

( LIH-PIH-DS ) THE ESSENTIAL LIPID OILS, ( ESL ) THOSE, ALWAYS LIQUID, COLLOIDAL MOLECULES, THAT ARE FOUND, IN OILS, THAT, THE HUMAN BODY, COMBINES, WITH PROTEINS, TO CREATE, OUR CELL MEMBRANES, SKIN CELLS, TENDONS AND BRAIN CELLS, ARE CALLED, THE ESSENTIAL LIPID OILS AND ABBREVIATED ESL NONE OF THE ESL, ARE SOLIDS, IN THE HUMAN BODY, AND THEREFORE, THEY ARE NOT, HARD FAT MAKING, FATTY ACIDS

A broad group of fatlike substances with similar properties. Animal or plant substances that are soluble in non-polar solvents. There are no monomer-polymer units as in polypeptides or polysaccharides. Lipids do aggregate, but these interactions are non-covalent. Lipids are used for long-term energy storage, insulation, padding, membranes, vitamins, secondmessengers, hormones. There are two types, Saponifable and Non-saponifable.

Fatty acids, neutral fats, waxes and steroids. Cholesterol and triglycerides are lipids.

fat or fatlike compounds (sterols, fatty acids, and many other substances); cannot be dissolved or mixed in water.

a class of substances that are insoluble in water (and other polar solvents) but are soluble in nonpolar substances (like ether or chloroform).

Lipids are organic molecules which are not soluble in water, including fats and cholesterol. Lipids are important constituents of cell walls and the staring materials for the synthesis of steroids.

fats or oils, contain water insoluble components

Group of chemicals, usually fats, that do not dissolve in water, but dissolve in ether.

are fatty acid esters, a class of relatively water-insoluble organic molecules, which are the "basic" components of biological membranes. There are three forms of lipids: phospholipids, steroids. and triglycerides.

Chemicals which are insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol, ether and chloroform and other fat solvents and which have a greasy feel. These include fatty acids, neutral fats, waxes, cholesterol, steroids and phosphatides.

Fatty substances, including simple fats, their major components (i.e., fatty acids), and various fat–soluble substances (e.g., cholesterol).

A group of substances comprising fatty, greasy, ilky, and wasy compounds that do not dissolve in water. Lipids are a source of fuel for the body.

A substance that dissolves in alcohol but not in water. Includes fats/oils and waxes. - Close

A group of organic compounds that dissolve in organic solvents; composed of carbon, hydrogen, and ox

hydrophobic molecules which in the case of fats and oils have as building blocks fatty acids and triglycerides; other lipids are steroids and waxes; phosphorylated lipids are the major component of plasma membranes.

another word for fat, lipids are in every cell membrane and can be burned for energy or stored as yellow-looking fat (that looks like chicken fat).

Water-insoluble (fat) biomolecules that are highly soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform. Lipids serve as "fuel" molecules in organisms, highly concentrated energy stores, "signalling" molecules, and are basic components of cell membranes.

Medical term for fats found within the body.

Members of a large group of fat ty substances vital to health. A concentrated source of food energy. Lipids are stored in bone marrow and human tissues. Animal fat and vegetable oils are lipids. Back

Scientific terms for fats and those substances which have similar chemical characteristics to fats.

General term embracing all fats, oils, and waxy substances that are insoluble in water. In medical terms blood lipids refer to triglycerides and cholesterol.

The scientific term for the class of nutrients that includes fats and oils (triglycerides) phospholipids, and sterols (including cholesterol). LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES A type of bacterium that can cause foodborne illness; can be found in unpasteurized milk and milk products, deli meats, hot dogs, and soft cheeses.

another term for fats that can be broken down into fatty acids.

Blood fats.

A group of organic compounds consisting of fats and other substances.

Oily substances that include things like fats, oils and waxes. Sebum is made up of lipids. A particular kind of lipid, free fatty acids, are irritating to the skin.

Organic fatty substances that are insoluble in water but which are soluble in alcohol and some other fat solvents. They serve as fuel and are an important constituent of cell structure, along with proteins and carbohydrates.

fatty substances that may help to serve as intercellular glue, bonding skin cells together. They also help to retain moisture.

the fat components of the blood (for example cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL) which are thought to contribute to risks for heart attacks, strokes, and arterial disease

Different types of fat molecules. For example, phospholipids, cholesterol, triglycerides. Page Top

One of the four classes of organic macromolecules. Lipids function in the long-term storage of biochemical energy, insulation, structure and control. Examples of lipids include the fats, waxes, oils and steroids (e.g. testosterone, cholesterol).

Group of fatty substances that are stored in the body and can be measured in the blood; they include high-density lipoproteins (HDL; "good cholesterol"), low-density lipoproteins (LDL; "bad cholesterol"), and triglycerides, among other compounds.

liquid fats.

organic (carbon-containing) substances that do not dissolve in water. Lipids, together with proteins and carbohydrates, constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phospholipids, cerebrosides, and related and derived compounds

Fats, oils, and waxes that serve as building blocks for cells or as energy sources for the body.

organic substances that are greasy and insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol or ether

Fats. Detergents are able to inactivate enveloped viruses by disrupting lipids that make up the envelope.

Fats or fat-like substances.

Fatty substances in the blood including cholesterol and tryglycerides.

See Fats.

Found between epidermal cells and in cell membranes, these fatty substances (some of which are also attracted to water) make up a large family of ingredients and biological components that act as moisturizers, reduce moisture loss, restore skin's supple, flexible nature, and reinforce the skin's natural barrier protection. (Animal and vegetable)

Fatty substances, including cholesterol and triglycerides, that are present in blood and body tissues. (Read about " Cholesterol")

The term fats is used interchangeably with lipids. Lipids is the correct scientific term, fats is just the largest member group of the lipid family. In this article I will use fats will be used when writing colloquially and lipids will be use when I need to be scientifically correct. Lipids refers to all fat related substances that includes fatty acids and/or cholesterol as part of their structure. Substances that are derived from lipids are often considered lipids even though technically they are not. These products include: testosterone, estrogen, DHEA, cortical steroids, glucosteroids, co-enzyme Q10, dolichol, and vitamin D.

liP-Pidz) Fatty cells. An insect (or any living thing which has them), lives on them between finding and consuming meals. During that time their bodies will consume their own lipids (and eggs will be re-absorbed in females as well).| Menu

(LIP-id) Any group of organic substances which are insoluble in water but soluble in fat. Lipids are a source of body fuel and an important constituent of cells.

a fatty compound

Organic compounds that are insoluble in water – such as fats, oils and waxes. These are culprits in plaque buildup in blood vessels.

Another word for "fats." (Please see the various meanings of Fat .) Lipids can be more formally defined as substances such as a fat, oil or wax that dissolves in alcohol but not in water. Lipids contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen but have far less oxygen proportionally than carbohydrates . See the entire definition of Lipids

Fats found in the body.

All fats and fatty acids.

the class of substances including fats, waxes, phosphatides, cerebrosides, and some steroids and carotenoids.

Fat or fat-like substances found in the body.

a fatty substance.

fats that constitute the principle structural material of living cells

Dietary or blood fatty substances, including cholesterol and triglycerides, which are present in cell membranes and body tissues.

Group of organic compounds consisting of fats, oils, and related substances that, along with proteins and carbohydrates, are the structural components of living cells.

Substances extracted from animal or vegetable cells; includes fatty acids, glycerides, cholesterol, and "fat-soluble" vitamins A, D, and E, among others.

a class of biochemical compounds which includes fats, oils, and waxes.

forms of fats and waxes in the blood. Lipids include various forms of cholesterol and triglycerides.

biologic fats. A general term for water insoluble compounds like cholesterol and triglyceride.

Generic term for oils and fats found in living tissue; may also include compounds such as phospholipids and derivatives such as steroids.

A diverse group of organic molecules that contain long hydrocarbon chains or rings and are hydrophobic. Examples are fats, oils, waxes, and steroids.

Building blocks of fat used for energy.

Fats, oils, and waxes that serve as building blocks for cells of the body or as energy sources; also capable of accumulating in the artery walls to form the plaques of atherosclerosis (see Cardiovascular Health, High Cholesterol).

Fat, or fat-like substances, which are insoluble in water.

a generic term for all fats, oils and related fatty compounds.

(lip´ ids) [Gr. lipos: fat] • Substances in a cell which are easily extracted by organic solvents; fats, oils, waxes, steroids, and other large organic molecules, including those which, with proteins, make up the cell membranes. (See phospholipids.)

substances that do not dissolve in water, but can be dissolved in alcohol or ether. They include fats, triglycerides, oil and cholesterol.

Any numerous fats and fat-like materials that are insoluble in water but are soluble in common organic solvents.