phosphatidyl

noun

phos·​pha·​ti·​dyl ˌfäs-fə-ˈtī-dᵊl How to pronounce phosphatidyl (audio) fäs-ˈfa-tə-dᵊl How to pronounce phosphatidyl (audio)
: any of several monovalent groups (RCOO)2C3H5OPO(OH) that are derived from phosphatidic acids

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of phosphatidyl was in 1941

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“Phosphatidyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphatidyl. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

phosphatidyl

noun
phos·​pha·​ti·​dyl ˌfäs-fə-ˈtīd-ᵊl How to pronounce phosphatidyl (audio) fäs-ˈfat-əd-ᵊl How to pronounce phosphatidyl (audio)
: any of several monovalent groups (RCOO)2C3H5OPO(OH) that are derived from phosphatidic acids
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