Prostaglandin Definition

prŏstə-glăndĭn
prostaglandins
noun
Any of a group of hormonelike fatty acids found throughout the body, esp. in semen, that affect blood pressure, metabolism, body temperature, and other important body processes.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Prostaglandin

Noun

Singular:
prostaglandin
Plural:
prostaglandins

Origin of Prostaglandin

  • From German Prostaglandin, corresponding to prosta(te) + gland + -in (because it was originally believed to be secreted from the prostate).

    From Wiktionary

  • prosta(te) gland (from the mistaken belief that the first prostaglandin discovered was secreted by the prostate) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Prostaglandin Sentence Examples

  • It exerts its effects directly in inflamed tissues underlying the site of application, mainly by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis.

  • Misoprostol is cheaper than Prostaglandin E2, and apparently the induction to delivery interval is reduced, but uterine hyperstimulation appears more likely.

  • The highest risk was for women who had had prostaglandin gel (4.5% ), tho most of them had also had oxytocin.

  • The only orally active prostaglandin E1 analog on the market is Cytotec.

  • Two other effects of aspirin are consequences of action on prostaglandin synthesis.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

NINDIN

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Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PR & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With IN

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13 Letter Words13 Letter Words Starting With P13 Letter Words Ending With N