Definitions

1. noun

A type of lipid that contains glucose or is associated with glucose, often found in cell membranes.

“The researchers studied the effects of glucolipids on insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes.”

2. noun

A type of glycolipid or glycosphingolipid, which is a carbohydrate or lipid molecule that contains a carbohydrate moiety.

“The scientist examined the role of glucolipids in the development of certain types of cancer.”