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omega-3 fatty acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_25681

Definition

A family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have in common a final carbon-carbon double bond in the omega-3 position, i.e., the third bond from the methyl end of the fatty acid.

Alternative Names

  • n-3 fatty acid
  • n-3 fatty acids
  • omega-3 fatty acid
  • omega-3 fatty acids

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Additional References

Wikipedia:Omega-3_fatty_acid

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