docosahexaenoic

English

Etymology

docosa- (“22”) +‎ hexa- (“6”) +‎ -ene (“double-bonded carbon”) +‎ -oic (“carboxyl”). From having 22 carbon atoms, with 6 double-bonded carbon-carbon bonds, and one of the carbons being part of a carboyl group.

Adjective

docosahexaenoic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to docosahexaenoic acid or its derivatives
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