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phosphatides

/fɒsfætaɪdz/ noun · British & US
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What does phosphatides mean?

noun

A type of lipid, specifically a phosphorus-containing compound found in cell membranes.

Example

"The researcher studied the role of phosphatides in cellular signaling pathways."

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