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essential fatty acid
noun
EFA. biochem any fatty acid required by the body in manufacturing prostaglandins, found in such foods as oily fish and nuts
Example Sentences
An analysis of DHA levels using different climate models found that global availability of the essential fatty acid could decrease by 10 to 58 percent by 2100.
Unique among nuts, walnuts contain the highest amount of alpha-linolenic acid, the plant-based omega-3 essential fatty acid.
Fish Oil: Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid believed to help lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and reduce heart disease.
Patients are monitored for essential fatty acid deficiency, and lipids are run at the lowest possible rate.
Patients who are discharged to their home will need monitoring of hyperalimentation, growth and nutritional status, including trace elements, fat soluble vitamins and essential fatty acid status at regular intervals.
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