Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or derived from arachidonic acid, a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid found in the tissues of animals and in some plant oils.

“The arachidonic acid in the fish oil supplement helped to reduce inflammation in the patient’s joints.”

2. noun

A type of acid found in the tissues of animals and in some plant oils.

“The researcher isolated arachidonic from the sample and analyzed its properties.”