noun
- Organic compounds containing phosphorus and fatty acids; a class of lipids found in cell membranes and tissues.
Usage: plural form; also called phospholipids; technical/scientific term; commonly used in biochemistry and nutrition contexts
Examples
- Phosphatides are essential components of the cell membrane structure.
- The diet rich in phosphatides supports brain health and cognitive function.
- Lecithin is one of the most common phosphatides found in egg yolks.
- Scientists study phosphatides to understand how cells communicate and function.
- Phosphatides play a crucial role in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.