sphin·go·lip·id 
(sfĭnggə-lĭp′ĭd, -lī′pĭd)
(sfĭnggə-lĭp′ĭd, -lī′pĭd)n.
Any of a group of lipids, such as the ceramides, that yield sphingosine or its derivatives upon hydrolysis. They are major components of cell membranes and play a role in signaling and regulatory functions.
[SPHINGO(SINE) + LIPID.]
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