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Prostaglandin

//pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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.

    "This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin, which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation."

  2. 2
    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 wordnet

Etymology

From German Prostaglandin. Equivalent to prosta(te) + gland + -in. So called because it was originally believed to be secreted by the prostate.

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