variants
or less commonly lipide
: any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (such as chloroform and ether), that are usually insoluble in water, that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phospholipids, cerebrosides, and related and derived compounds
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Affected staff would then be required to undergo further medical evaluation — including blood sugar and lipid profile tests — within seven days to assess potential health risks, NDTV reported.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The new bond repair balm uses vegan silk protein, hyaluronic acid, peptides from rice protein and a lipid complex strengthen, repair and hydrate hair in three minutes.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
It is estimated that, based on measures of blood glucose, lipids, and other parameters, less than 12% of the adult American population can even be said to metabolically healthy.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence Black rice probiotics and barrier-loving ceramides and lipids make up this essence, which prevents irritation, locks in moisture, and boosts skin’s elasticity.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The new bond repair balm uses vegan silk protein, hyaluronic acid, peptides from rice protein and a lipid complex strengthen, repair and hydrate hair in three minutes.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
It is estimated that, based on measures of blood glucose, lipids, and other parameters, less than 12% of the adult American population can even be said to metabolically healthy.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence Black rice probiotics and barrier-loving ceramides and lipids make up this essence, which prevents irritation, locks in moisture, and boosts skin’s elasticity.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Lipid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipid. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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lipid
noun
lip·id
ˈlip-əd 
: any of various substances (as fats and waxes) that with proteins and carbohydrates make up the principal structural parts of living cells
Medical Definition
lipid
noun
lip·id
ˈlip-əd
variants
also lipide
: any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (as chloroform and ether), that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phospholipids, cerebrosides, and related and derived compounds
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