lecithoid
/lɛˈsɪθɔɪd/Definitions
1. adjective
Resembling or composed of lecithin, a fatty substance found in the yolks of eggs and in the brain and other parts of the body.
“The lecithoid cells in the sample were studied under a microscope.”
2. noun
A body or part resembling lecithin in form or appearance.
“The lecithoid structure in the cell membrane was a key finding in the research.”