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AA

Arachidonic acid: (AA, sometimes ARA) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid 20:4(ω-6). It is the counterpart to the saturated arachidic acid found in peanut oil, (L. arachis - peanut.)

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AAP

American Academy of Pediatrics

AGA

Appropriate for gestational age : Describes a fetus or newborn infant whose size is within the normal range for his or her gestational age. An appropriate for gestational age full-term infant is heavier than 2,500 grams (about 5.5 lbs.) and lighter than 4,000 grams (about 8.75 lbs.)

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ALA

α-linoleic acid: an essential omega-3 fatty acid and organic compound found in seeds (chia, flaxseed), nuts (notably walnuts), and many common vegetable oils. In terms of its structure, it is named all-cis-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid.

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