prostaglandin
Biochemistry. any of a class of unsaturated fatty acids that are involved in the contraction of smooth muscle, the control of inflammation and body temperature, and many other physiological functions.
Pharmacology. any commercial preparation of this substance.
Origin of prostaglandin
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How to use prostaglandin in a sentence
Though our bodies don’t make it, they need LA to keep cell membranes fluid, so our lungs can take in oxygen, and to produce substances such as prostaglandin that protect against inflammation in the cardiovascular system.
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British Dictionary definitions for prostaglandin
/ (ˌprɒstəˈɡlændɪn) /
any of a group of potent hormone-like compounds composed of essential fatty acids and found in all mammalian tissues, esp human semen. Prostaglandins stimulate the muscles of the uterus and affect the blood vessels; they are used to induce abortion or birth
Origin of prostaglandin
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Scientific definitions for prostaglandin
[ prŏs′tə-glăn′dĭn ]
Any of a group of substances that are derived from fatty acids and have a wide range of effects in the body. Prostaglandins influence the contraction of the muscles lining many internal organs and can lower or raise blood pressure.
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