Definitions for "Amphipathic"
Having both hydrophilic ("water loving") and hydrophobic ("water hating") regions within the same molecule. Phospholipids and bile salts are good examples of amphipathic molecules.
(am´ fi path´ ic) [Gr. amphi: both + pathos: emotion] • Of a molecule, having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.
Having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions, as in a phospholipid or a detergent molecule.