Lipidlösta

Lipidlösta is a Swedish term that appears sporadically in scientific writing and lacks a single, widely accepted definition. The word combines the English root lipid with lösta, the past participle of lösa (to dissolve), suggesting an association with lipid solubility or lipid-containing phases. Because it is not standardized, different authors may use the term in distinct ways.

In some Swedish sources, lipidlösta may refer to substances or formulations that solubilize lipids, such as detergents or organic solvents used to extract or disperse lipids for analytical purposes. In others, the term is used descriptively to denote lipid-rich structures or domains, though the established terminology for these features in cell biology is lipid droplets or membrane domains. In pharmacology contexts, lipidlösta can be encountered as a shorthand for lipid solubility or lipophilicity of a compound, again depending on the author.

Because of the lack of standard use, readers should consult the original source to understand how lipidlösta is defined in that context. Related concepts include lipids, lipid solubility, lipophilicity, detergents, and lipid droplets.