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any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes

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  1. n. any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
  2. n:100 n. any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes