Biologically Active Substance
palmitic acid Audio
pal·mit·ic ac·id
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Definitions related to palmitic acid:
  • A common saturated fatty acid found in fats and waxes including olive oil, palm oil, and body lipids.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone. Palmitic acid is found naturally in palm oil and palm kernel oil, as well as in butter, cheese, milk and meat.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Saturated fatty acid with 16 carbons.
    CRCH Nutrition Terminology
    Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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