| fatty acid |
One of the molecules making up a triglyceride, the basic molecule in fat cells. The intermediary in fat metabolism.into energy.
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| fatty liver |
abnormal lipid increase in the liver. It is caused by reduced oxidation of fatty acids or decreased synthesis and release of lipoprotiens, that cause an inadequate lipid clearance from the liver.
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| fatty acid |
A molecule containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, together which make up building blocks of fats.
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| fatty acid |
A chemical unit that occurs naturally, either singly or combined, and consists of strongly linked carbon and hydrogen atoms in a chain-like structure. The end of the chain contains a reactive acid group made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. This acid group permits reaction with glycerol to make the fatty acid a fundamental unit of the triglyceride fat molecule. A natural fat is a mixture of triglyceride fat molecules. ...
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