Lipids containing N and P atoms in addition to the usual C, H, and O. ... Compare: homolipids. ... Synonym: compound lipids. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: het′ĕr-ō-lip′idz Definitions: 1. Lipids containing N and P atoms in addition to the usual C, H, and O. 2. Any complex lipids.