🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

doppio strato lipidico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dop-pee-oh strah-toh lee-pee-dee-co

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lipid Bilayer/ˈlɪpɪd ˈbaɪleɪər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il doppio strato lipidico è fondamentale per la funzione delle membrane cellulari."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules, which forms the fundamental structure of cell membranes.

    "The lipid bilayer is essential for maintaining the integrity of the cell and regulating the movement of substances in and out."
  2. 2

    A structural component of biological membranes that provides a barrier to the passage of ions and molecules.

    "In the lipid bilayer, hydrophobic tails face inward, while hydrophilic heads face outward, creating a semi-permeable membrane."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'lipid' originates from the Greek word 'lipos', meaning fat, while 'bilayer' is derived from the prefix 'bi-' meaning two, and 'layer', which comes from the Old French 'laier', meaning to lay down. The combination reflects the structure of cell membranes formed by two layers of lipid molecules.

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