ARACHIDONIC ACID
\ɐɹˌakɪdˈɒnɪk ˈasɪd], \ɐɹˌakɪdˈɒnɪk ˈasɪd], \ɐ_ɹ_ˌa_k_ɪ_d_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\
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An unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
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