English word glycolipid comes from English lipid, English glyco- (Glycogen. Sugars.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| glyco- | English (eng) | Glycogen. Sugars. |
| glycolipid | English (eng) | (biochemistry) A similar compound lacking a phosphate group. (biochemistry) An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as phosphatidylinositol, found in cell membranes. |