Prostaglandin

noun

/pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/

Word Frequency: 1.5

Definitions

1.nounAny 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.

Synonyms

e2 fla j2 prostanoid eicosanoid autacoid oxylipin pg prostacyclin thromboxane pge2 pgi2

Rhymes With

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