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Fatty Acids, Essential
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Definition
: Long chain organic acid molecules that must be obtained from the diet. Examples are LINOLEIC ACIDS and LINOLENIC ACIDS.
GEN or unspecified; prefer specific groups or specific acid
Examples
Arachidonic Acids
;
Linoleic Acids
;
Linolenic Acids
Other names
Essential Fatty Acids; Acids, Essential Fatty
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
Exorex
0
*Coal Tar
*Fatty Acids, Essential.
Arch Dermatol 2001 Dec;137(12):1637-8