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Definition of Omega-6 fatty acid
1. Noun. A polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond six carbons from the beginning.
Generic synonyms: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
Specialized synonyms: Linolenic Acid
Definition of Omega-6 fatty acid
1. Noun. (chemistry) any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the sixth and seventh carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; although they are essential fatty acids, there is evidence that excess levels can cause a number of diseases ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Omega-6 Fatty Acid
Literary usage of Omega-6 fatty acid
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Second Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of ...by Scott M. Grundy by Scott M. Grundy (1997)
"The major omega-6 fatty acid is linoleic acid. Substitution of foods rich in
linoleic acid for those high in saturated fats results in a fall in LDL- ..."
2. SBIR Program Diversity and Assessment Challenges: Report of a Symposium by Charles W. Wessner (2004)
"ARA is the principal omega-6 fatty acid in the brain and is abundant in other
cells throughout the body. ARA is important for proper brain development in ..."
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