Associations to the word «Prostaglandin»

Wiktionary

PROSTAGLANDIN, noun. (biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.

Dictionary definition

PROSTAGLANDIN, noun. A potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity.

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