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phos·pha·tide
 phosphatide
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- pronunciation:
- fas
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taId
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noun |
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a lipid compound, such as lecithin, that contains both phosphoric acid and glycerol and occurs in the fatty tissue of cellular organisms.
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| derivation: |
phosphatidic (adj.) |
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