omega-6 fatty acid en · NOUN
Meanings
- any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the sixth and seventh carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; although they are essential fatty acids, there is evidence that excess levels can cause a number of diseases
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| omega-6 fatty acids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi omega-6-rasvahappo (type of polyunsaturated fatty acid) · de Omega-6-Fettsäure (type of polyunsaturated fatty acid)