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)
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an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrat
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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.
