English edit

Etymology edit

docosa- (22) +‎ hexa- (6) +‎ -ene (double-bonded carbon) +‎ -oic (carboxyl). From having 22 carbon atoms, with 6 double-bonded carbon-carbon bonds, and one of the carbons being part of a carboyl group.

Adjective edit

docosahexaenoic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to docosahexaenoic acid or its derivatives