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glucolipid

noun

glu·​co·​lip·​id -ˈlip-əd How to pronounce glucolipid (audio)
: a glycolipid that yields glucose on hydrolysis

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“Glucolipid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glucolipid. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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