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essential fatty acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_59549

Definition

Any member of the sub-set of polyunsaturated fatty acid for which there is an absolute dietary requirement.

Alternative Names

  • acides gras indispensables
  • acidos grasos esenciales
  • EFA
  • EFAs
  • EFS
  • essential fatty acids
  • essentielle Fettsaeuren

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:59549
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PMID:7609665

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