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amphipathic

adjective am·phi·path·ic \ˌam(p)-fə-ˈpa-thik\

Definition of AMPHIPATHIC

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Origin of AMPHIPATHIC

amphi- + -pathic (as in empathic)
First Known Use: 1936
Medical Dictionary

amphipathic

adjective am·phi·path·ic \ˌam-fə-ˈpath-ik\

Medical Definition of AMPHIPATHIC

am·phi·path \ˈam-fə-ˌpath\ noun

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