glycolipid

noun

gly·co·lip·id | \ ˌglī-kō-ˈli-pəd

Definition of glycolipid

: a lipid (such as a ganglioside or a cerebroside) that contains a carbohydrate radical

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Besides vitamins and nutrients, spinach is filled with nitrates and glycolipids, which may reduce inflammation. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Spinach Is the Legit Superfood You Need in Your Life," 22 Mar. 2018 Here’s what else this veggie can do: Help your heart: The glycolipids in spinach promote the body’s production of nitric oxide (NO), which helps dilate blood vessels and reduce atherosclerosis. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Spinach Is the Legit Superfood You Need in Your Life," 22 Mar. 2018

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glycolipid

noun

gly·co·lip·id | \ ˌglī-kō-ˈlip-əd

: a lipid (as a ganglioside or a cerebroside) that contains a carbohydrate radical