fish oil

noun

: a fatty oil from the bodies of various fishes (such as menhaden or sardines) that contains large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids and is used as a dietary supplement and in making various products (such as cosmetics and paints)

Examples of fish oil in a Sentence

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Muirhead has been fostering Steven for over three weeks now and has helped him through his mange treatment, which included a topical medication, oral meds, pain medication, an antibiotic, fish oil for the skin, and anti-itch medication. —Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024

Researchers believe that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil act as anti-inflammatories and may be an alternative to other immunosuppressants such as corticosteroids, but without the unwanted side effects. —Cristina Mutchler, Health, 20 Sep. 2024

In order to reduce the methane in cow burps, scientists have experimented with cattle feed supplements such as fish oil, seaweed, tropical leaves, and even baby kangaroo poop. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024

Choose fish oil supplements with minimal additional ingredients. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

fish oil

noun

: a fatty oil that is obtained from oily fish (such as herring or menhaden), contains large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, and is used as a dietary supplement and in making various products (such as protective coatings, cosmetics, and animal feed)

Scientists learned some time ago that there are significant health benefits from consuming omega-3 fatty acids, which are found mostly in fish oils, algal oils, and linseed oil.

—Felicia M. Willis, Today's Chemist at Work