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prostaglandin

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /p??st???lænd?n/

Noun

prostaglandin (plural prostaglandins)

(biochemistry) 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.
- 2001, Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001), page 51:
  This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin, which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation.

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prostanoid

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prostanoid (plural prostanoids)

(organic chemistry) Any of the prostaglandins and related compounds

Derived terms

isoprostanoid

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