Concept information
Preferred term
linoleic acid deficiency
Definition
- Linoleic acid (LA) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid and is one of two essential fatty acids for humans, who must obtain it through their diet. In rats, a diet deficient in linoleate (the salt form of the acid) has been shown to cause mild skin scaling, hair loss, and poor wound healing (Wikipedia)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-FQ7K3ZCF-6
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