omega-3 fatty acid

omega-3 fatty acid definition - medical

omega-3 fatty acid

noun
Any of various polyunsaturated fatty acids that are found primarily in fish, fish oils, vegetable oils, and leafy green vegetables, and that seem to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

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