Of a fatty nature.
A compound lipid, or a fatty substance such as cholesterol which is like a lipid.
The term “lipoid” refers to a diverse group of substances that share characteristics with fats. These substances are unable to dissolve in water but can dissolve in fat solvents like chloroform and benzene. Cholesterol is an example of a lipoid, and it is suspected to play a role in the development of conditions such as coronary thrombosis.