eicosapentaenoic acid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of eicosapentaenoic acid
< Greek eikosa-, combining form of eíkosi twenty + penta- + -ene + -o- + -ic
Example Sentences
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A new study has found that the benefits of a fatty acid known as eicosapentaenoic acid vary widely from person to person.
From Science Daily
Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids called docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, and eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA.
From Seattle Times
“In our clinic, we emphasize the consumption of DHA and, in somewhat lesser amounts, eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA,” he said.
From New York Times
Seafood is thought to help the heart because of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, or eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, which are found at high levels in certain types of fish.
From Scientific American
"I would be really sad to see people abandon getting enough DHA or EPA because of a study," said MacKay, referring to eicosapentaenoic acid, another omega-3.
From Reuters
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