pros·ta·cy·clin (prŏs'tə-sī'klĭn) n. A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels that acts as a vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation.
Main Entry: pros·ta·cy·clin Pronunciation: "präs-t&-'sI-kl&n Function: noun : a prostaglandin that is a metabolite ofarachidonic acid, inhibits aggregation of platelets, and dilates blood vessels
prostacyclin pros·ta·cy·clin (prŏs'tə-sī'klĭn) n. A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels that acts as a vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation.