Noun: eicosapentaenoic acid
- An omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
"Eicosapentaenoic acid is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties"
Derived forms: eicosapentaenoic acids
Type of: omega-3, omega-3 fatty acid
Encyclopedia: Eicosapentaenoic acid