Term: lecithin: a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: drawing room: a private compartment on a sleeping car with three bunks and a toilet
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: panhandler: a beggar who approaches strangers asking for money
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: poster boy: a male poster child
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: double-hung window: a window having two sashes that slide up and down
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: stand: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: european hornbeam: medium-sized Old World tree with smooth grey bark and leaves like beech that turn yellow-orange in autumn
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: baby oil: an ointment for babies
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: clickety-clack: a fast and rhythmic click-clack
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: pronucleus: the nucleus of the ovum or sperm after fertilization but before they fuse to form the nucleus of the zygote
Broader: phospholipid: any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes | Unrelated: striated muscle tissue: muscle tissue characterized by transverse stripes