Meaning Of The Word Arachidonic acid

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arachidonic acid in British English
noun: a fatty acid occurring in animal cells: the metabolic precursor of several groups of biologically active substances, including prostaglandins
noun: an essential fatty acid, C20 H32 O2, found in the lipids of most tissues, that is a precursor in the synthesis of prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and related effectors

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