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MSH: A group of fatty acids, often of marine origin, which have the first unsaturated bond in the third position from the omega carbon. These fatty acids are believed to reduce serum triglycerides, prevent insulin resistance, improve lipid profile, prolong bleeding times, reduce platelet counts, and decrease platelet adhesiveness.,CSP: group of fatty acids, often of marine origin, which have the first unsaturated bond in the third position from the omega carbon; they are believed to reduce serum triglycerides, prevent insulin resistance, improve lipid profile, prolong bleeding times, reduce platelet counts, and decrease platelet adhesiveness.,NCI: A type of fat obtained in the diet and involved in immunity.,NCI: A class of dietary fatty acids with the first double bond at the 3rd carbon from the methyl end.,NCI: Any fatty acid that contains an unsaturated bond originating from the 3rd carbon from the methyl end. Omega-3 fatty acids do not occur naturally with chain lengths shorter than 16 carbon units.
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