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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
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Exorex  0   *Coal Tar *Fatty Acids, Essential. Arch Dermatol 2001 Dec;137(12):1637-8

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