docosahexaenoic
|do-co-sa-hex-a-e-no-ic|
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/ˌdoʊkoʊsəˌhɛksəˈiːnoʊɪk/
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/ˌdəʊkəʊsəˌhɛksəˈiːnəʊɪk/
omega-3 fatty acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'docosahexaenoic' originates from the combination of 'docosa-' meaning '22 carbon atoms', 'hexa-' meaning 'six', and 'enoic' indicating the presence of double bonds.
Historical Evolution
The term 'docosahexaenoic' was coined in the 20th century to describe a specific omega-3 fatty acid.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the chemical structure of the acid, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing docosahexaenoic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
Docosahexaenoic supplements are often recommended for brain health.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/12 06:51