lipochrome

(biochemistry) Any of various fat-soluble pigments, such as carotenoid, occurring in natural fats. Also known as chromolipid.

Plant pigments soluble in fats and organic solvents, such as chlorophyll, carotenoids.

1. A pigmented lipid, such as lutein.
2. Any of several yellow pigments resembling carotene and xanthophyll that are frequently found in the serum, skin, adrenal cortex, corpus luteum, and arteriosclerotic plaques, and in the liver, spleen, and adipose tissue.

Any one of a group of fat-soluble hydrocarbon pigments, such as carotene, lutein, chromophane, and the natural yellow coloring material of butter, egg yolk, and yellow corn. They are also known as carotenoids.