phosphatidyl
/ˌfɑsfəˈtaɪdəl/
noun
- 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.