n.
A phospholipid containing glycerol phosphate.
phosphoglyceride
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A class of phospholipids, including lecithin and cephalin, consisting of a glycerol backbone, two fatty acids, and a phosphorylated alcohol, e.g. choline, ethanolamine, serine or inositol. They are a major component of cell membranes.
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