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OMEGA

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("omega" is a kind of...):

alphabetic character; letter; letter of the alphabet (the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech)

Holonyms ("omega" is a member of...):

Greek alphabet (the alphabet used by ancient Greeks)

Sense 2

Meaning:

The ending of a series or sequence

Example:

the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end

Synonyms:

omega; Z

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Hypernyms ("omega" is a kind of...):

conclusion; ending; finish (event whose occurrence ends something)

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 Context examples: 

Fish also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help brain development and protect against heart disease.

(Fairer fish trade could fix nutrient deficiencies in coastal countries, SciDev.Net)

There are several types of omega-3s, some of which must come from the diet.

(Omega-3s linked with lower risk of fatal heart attacks, NIH)

Fatty fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties.

(Fish-Rich Diet Beneficial for Children with Asthma, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

Such fatty acids are not actually produced in fish, but are accumulated from phytoplankton which produce omega-3 fatty acids.

(Fish Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

Fish liver oils typically contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and vitamins A and D. It is used as a dietary supplement.

(Fish Liver Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

It is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid, fiber, and a compound called lignin.

(Flaxseed, NCI Dictionary)

A prodrug comprised of the naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) covalently conjugated to the anti-microtubule agent paclitaxel.

(DHA-paclitaxel, NCI Thesaurus)

Canadian researchers measured the levels of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in the women's blood at 24 weeks of pregnancy, and again one week following delivery.

(Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Asthma Risk in Children by One-Third, VOA)

A formulation of the 6-omega fatty acid derivative 2'-linoleyl carbonate (LOC) conjugated to paclitaxel, a taxane compound extracted from the Pacific yew tree Taxus brevifolia, with potential antineoplastic activity.

(Linoleyl Carbonate-paclitaxel, NCI Thesaurus)

In addition, this drink contains protein, fiber and fa, including omega-3 fatty acids.

(Nutritional Supplement Drink, NCI Thesaurus)