a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid in fish oil, shellfish, soybeans, etc., linked to low cholesterol and low LDL levels
See omega-3 (fatty acid) in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ō-mĕgˈə-thrēˈ, -mēˈgə-, -māˈ-)
noun
Any of several polyunsaturated fatty acids found in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils, and fish such as salmon and mackerel, capable of reducing serum cholesterol levels and having anticoagulant properties.