amphipathic
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am·phi·path·ic

adjective \ˌam(p)-fə-ˈpa-thik\

Definition of AMPHIPATHIC

Origin of AMPHIPATHIC

amphi- + -pathic (as in empathic)
First Known Use: 1936

am·phi·path·ic

adjective \ˌam-fə-ˈpath-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of AMPHIPATHIC

am·phi·path \ˈam-fə-ˌpath\ (audio pronunciation) noun

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