Word: sphingolipid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sphin
go
li
pid
Definition: Any lipid, such as sphingomyelin, that is derived from sphingosine or one of its derivatives
Morphemes:
Affix: sphinges
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sphinx
Affix: lipid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λῐ́πος
Language: grc
Decoded: lipos
Meaning: animal fat