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ChEBI

lipid

Term ID
CHEBI:18059
Synonyms
  • Lipid
  • lipids
Definition
'Lipids' is a loosely defined term for substances of biological origin that are soluble in nonpolar solvents. They consist of saponifiable lipids, such as glycerides (fats and oils) and phospholipids, as well as nonsaponifiable lipids, principally steroids.
References
  • KEGG:C01356
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from lipid
Phenotype where environments contain lipid
Phenotype modified by environments containing lipid
Human Disease Model