Biologically Active Substance
lauric acid
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Definitions related to lauric acid:
  • A saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a 12-carbon backbone. Lauric acid is found naturally in various plant and animal fats and oils, and is a major component of coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Saturated fatty acid with 12 carbons.
    CRCH Nutrition Terminology
    Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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