arachidonic acid

arachidonic acid definition - medical

ar·a·chi·don·ic acid (ărˌə-kĭ-dŏnˈĭk)

noun
An unsaturated fatty acid found in animal fats that is essential in human nutrition and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of some prostaglandins.

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