essential
Pronunciation: ĕ-sen′shăl
Definition:
- Necessary, indispensable, (essential amino acids, essential fatty acids).
- Characteristic of.
- Determining.
- Of unknown etiology.
- Relating to an essence (essential oil).
Synonym(s): intrinsic
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

