What does "leukotriene" mean?

Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.

How do you pronounce "leukotriene"?

Pronounced //ˌlu.koʊˈtɹaɪ.in//.

/ˌlu.koʊˈtɹaɪ.in/ noun

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Noun

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Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.

From leuko- + triene, coined by Swedish biochemist Bengt I. Samuelsson.