omega-3fatty acid

o·me·ga-3 fatty acid (ō-mĕgʹə-thrēʹ, -mēʹgə-, -māʹ-) n.

Any of several polyunsaturated fatty acids found in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils, and fish such as salmon and mackerel, capable of reducing serum cholesterol levels and having anticoagulant properties.

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