phosphatidyl

/ˌfɑsfəˈtaɪdəl/
noun
  1. A chemical group derived from phosphatidic acid, found in many important lipids such as lecithin.
    • Phosphatidyl groups are essential for the structure of brain cells.
    • The supplement contains phosphatidylserine, which may support memory.
    • Phosphatidylcholine is a common phosphatidyl that helps build cell membranes.
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