Term info
database cross reference
- UMLS:C4021656
- UMLS:C4020830
comment
A fatty acid is an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid derived from or contained in esterified form. Natural fatty acids commonly have a chain of 4 to 28 carbons (usually unbranched and even-numbered), which may be saturated or unsaturated. R-COOH. Fatty acids are usually derived from triglycerides or phospholipids.
created by
peter
creation date
2008-03-17T03:28:00Z
definition
A deviation from the normal concentration of a fatty acid in the blood circulation.
has exact synonym
Abnormality of fatty acid metabolism
has related synonym
Fatty acids abnormal
id
HP:0004359