1. Any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes

Derived forms: phospholipids

Type of: lipid, lipide, lipoid

Part of: membrane, tissue layer

Encyclopedia: Phospholipid

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