Dihomo-gamma-linolenic Acid

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A polyunsaturated long-chain fatty acid with a 20-carbon backbone and 3 double bonds, originating from the 6th, 9th and 12th positions from the methyl end, with all bonds in the cis- configuration.

**Synonyms:** - (Z,Z,Z)-8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid - 8, 11, 14-Eicosatrienoic Acid - All-cis-icosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid - DALEUTON - DGLA - Fatty Acid 20:3 n-6