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Medical Definition of Saturated fat
1. A fatty acid with all potential hydrogen binding sites filled (totally hydrogenated fat). These hold the highest risk for the development of atherosclerosis. (27 Sep 1997)
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1. A fatty acid with all potential hydrogen binding sites filled (totally hydrogenated fat). These hold the highest risk for the development of atherosclerosis. (27 Sep 1997)