docosahexaenoic
1
9.9
- adjective
- /ˌdoʊkəˌsɑːhɛkˈseɪnɔɪk/
- Specialized
- Salmon is a good source of docosahexaenoic compounds that support brain development.
Examples
-
Researchers study the effects of docosahexaenoic supplements on memory and cognitive function.
-
The docosahexaenoic acid in fish oil is beneficial for heart health.
-
Many infant formulas are now fortified with docosahexaenoic acid for better nutrition.
-
Many supplements contain docosahexaenoic acid for brain function.
-
Many health experts recommend including docosahexaenoic-rich foods like fatty fish in your diet.
-
Breast milk is known to contain docosahexaenoic acid, which supports brain development in infants.
-
Supplementing with docosahexaenoic acid can be beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Compounds
- Specialized
1
7.7
A healthy fat in fish like salmon and tuna that helps the brain and eyes develop
Surface Forms
Morphology
docosahexaenoic = docosahexaenoic acid (opaque) = docosa + hexa + en + oic
The term is built from specialized chemical combining forms (numeric and bond indicators) that are not productive or familiar to average learners, so the meaning cannot be derived from ordinary English vocabulary.
Etymology
Docosahexaenoic is a long chemical name made of small parts that tell what kind of acid it is. The docosa part means 'twenty-two', the hexa part means 'six', as in hexagon, enoic means 'double bonds', and -ic marks it as an 'acid', so the name tells you it is a 22-carbon acid with six double bonds, the omega-3 acid in fish oil that helps the brain.