conjugated linoleic acid
nounMedical Definition of conjugated linoleic acid
: any of several isomers of linoleic acid that are characterized by conjugated double bonds and are found in various foods (such as the milk and meat of ruminants)
These [grass-fed] cattle end up leaner than grain-fed ones; their flesh contains less saturated fat and a higher proportion of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acid—"good" fats that have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. — Consumer Reports, November 2002
also
: a preparation of these isomers used as a dietary supplement
—abbreviation CLA