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Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Fatty Acids, Essential

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Fatty Acids, Essential  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • general or unspecified; prefer specific groups or specific acid

Scope note

  • Long chain organic acid molecules that must be obtained from the diet. Examples are LINOLEIC ACIDS and LINOLENIC ACIDS.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005228

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