noun
- A lipid containing phosphorus, typically found in cell membranes; a phospholipid.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; often used interchangeably with phospholipid
Examples
- Phosphatides are essential components of the cell membrane structure.
- The brain contains high concentrations of phosphatides, particularly in myelin.
- Researchers studied how phosphatides interact with proteins in the lipid bilayer.
- Phosphatides play a crucial role in cell signaling and membrane transport.
- The diet's phosphatide content affects the fluidity of cell membranes.