Definitions

1. noun

A type of lipid molecule that contains a carbohydrate moiety linked to a lipid, often found in cell membranes and involved in cell signaling and other cellular processes.

“The researcher studied the role of glycolipids in cell signaling pathways.”

2. noun

A class of complex lipids containing sugar units.

“Glycolipids are an essential component of the cell membrane’s structure and function.”