eicosanoid

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ei·cos·a·noid | \ ī-ˈkō-sə-ˌnȯid

Definition of eicosanoid

: any of a class of compounds (such as the prostaglandins) derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids (such as arachidonic acid) and involved in cellular activity

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Polyunsaturated oils from corn, safflower and soybean contain lots of omega-6 fatty acids, which are precursors to inflammatory compounds known as eicosanoids. — Dorothy Kieffer, sacbee.com, "Eat fat to lose weight? Scientists say it’s the smart thing to do," 29 May 2017

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eicosanoid

noun

ei·co·sa·noid | \ ī-ˈkō-sə-ˌnȯid

Medical Definition of eicosanoid

: any of a class of compounds (as the prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxanes) derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids (as arachidonic acid) and involved in cellular activity