English word glycerophospholipid comes from English calcium, English lipid, English glycero- ((organic chemistry) Derived from glycerol.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| calcium | English (eng) | (countable) An atom of this element.. A chemical element, atomic number 20, that is an alkaline earth metal and occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks. |
| lipid | English (eng) | (organic compound) any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body. They are, however, soluble in nonpolar organic solvents. |
| glycero- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Derived from glycerol. |
| glycerophospholipid | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any phospholipid based on glycerol. |