Meanings
nounpalmitoylethanolamide (uncountable, abbreviation PEA)
abbreviation PEA
- uncountablebiochemistryAn endogenous fatty acid amide, belonging to the class of nuclear factor agonists, with anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, neuroprotective and anticonvulsant properties.
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