glycolipids
/ˌɡlaɪkoʊˈlɪpɪdz/
noun
- Plural of glycolipid; molecules made of a carbohydrate and a lipid, found in cell membranes.
- The immune system uses glycolipids to identify foreign cells.
- Damage to glycolipids can affect nerve function in some diseases.
- Glycolipids play a key role in cell-to-cell recognition.