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Potent hormone-like substance found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen)
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prostaglandin
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Wiktionary
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n. (context biochemistry English) Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C 20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.
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The prostaglandins ( PG ) are a group of physiologically active lipid compounds having diverse hormone -like effects in animals. Prostaglandins have been found in almost every tissue in humans and other animals. They are derived enzymatically from fatty ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1936, from German (1935); see prostate + gland + chemical suffix -in (2).
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n. potent hormone-like substance 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
Usage examples of prostaglandin.
Sardines have lots of a nutrient called prostaglandin, which makes them effective against all kinds of diseases.
When I limped into a chemist looking for liniment, I found they were selling something called prostaglandin modulators, anti-inflammatory compounds that allegedly minimized damage without shutting down any vital repair processes.
See, Jake, in general all prostaglandins are variants of a basic 20-carbon carboxylic fatty acid incorporating a five member cyclopentane .
HealthGuard all the time: cortisol, adrenaline, endorphins, prostaglandins.