percomorph liver oil

noun

per·​co·​morph liver oil ˈpər-kə-ˌmȯrf- How to pronounce percomorph liver oil (audio)
: a fatty oil that is obtained from the fresh livers of bony fishes of an order (Percomorphi) including perches, basses, mackerels, and numerous related forms and that is administered to infants as a source of vitamins A and D

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“Percomorph liver oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/percomorph%20liver%20oil. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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