Biologically Active Substance
lignoceric acid
Definitions related to lignoceric acid:
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A saturated fatty acid with a 24-carbon backbone. Lignoceric acid occurs naturally in wood tar, various cerebrosides, and in small amount in most natural fats.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Saturated fatty acid with 24 carbons.CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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