lipoid (Meaning)
lipoid (n)
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
Synonyms & Antonyms of lipoid
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lipoid Sentence Examples
- The lipoid layer in the cell membrane acts as a barrier, regulating the passage of molecules.
- Lipoid pneumonia is a rare condition caused by the accumulation of lipids in the lungs.
- In atherosclerosis, lipoid deposits form plaques in the arteries, reducing blood flow.
- Adrenal lipoid hyperplasia is a rare disease that involves an overgrowth of lipoid-producing tissue in the adrenal glands.
- Lipoid nephrosis is a kidney disorder characterized by the deposition of lipoids in the kidney tubules.
- Lipoid granulomas are collections of immune cells surrounded by lipoid material, often found in the liver.
- The liver is responsible for metabolizing lipoids, converting them into energy or storing them as fat.
- Some medications can cause lipoid dermatitis, a skin condition marked by the accumulation of lipids in the epidermis.
- Lipoid embolism is a rare but serious condition that occurs when lipoids enter the bloodstream and block small blood vessels.
- Lipoid proteinosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the deposition of lipoid material in the skin, mucous membranes, and internal organs.
FAQs About the word lipoid
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrat
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The lipoid layer in the cell membrane acts as a barrier, regulating the passage of molecules.
Lipoid pneumonia is a rare condition caused by the accumulation of lipids in the lungs.
In atherosclerosis, lipoid deposits form plaques in the arteries, reducing blood flow.
Adrenal lipoid hyperplasia is a rare disease that involves an overgrowth of lipoid-producing tissue in the adrenal glands.
