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   amphipathic
   Of a molecule, having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. Can apply equally to small molecules, such as phospholipids, and macromolecules such as proteins.
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   amphipathic
   <biochemistry> Of a molecule, having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. Can apply equally to small molecules, such as phospholipids and macromolecules such as proteins. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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   amphipathic
   amphipathic A reference to a molecule, having two different affinities, as a polar end that is attracted to water and a nonpolar end that is repelled by it.
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   amphipathic
   Type: Term Pronunciation: am′fē-path′ik Definitions: 1. Denoting a molecule, such as comprises detergents or wetting agents, which contains groups with characteristically different properties, both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Synonyms: amphiphilic, amphiphobic
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