English word amphipathic comes from English amphi- (Both.), English -pathic (Adjectival form of suffix -pathy.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amphi- | English (en) | Both. |
| -pathic | English (en) | Adjectival form of suffix -pathy. |
| amphipathic | English (en) | (biochemistry) Of the surface(s) on a protein, particularly an alpha helix, where one surface of the alpha helix has hydrophilic amino acids and the opposite face has hydrophobic (or lipophilic) amino acids.. (chemistry) Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups. |