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prostaglandin

 

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Noun prostaglandin has 1 sense
  1. prostaglandin - 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
    --1 is a kind of
    autacoid, autocoid

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Term: Prostaglandin

Description:

Prostaglandin is a type of hormone-like compound found in various tissues and body fluids. It plays a crucial role in inflammation, blood flow regulation, and the contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles, among other physiological processes. Prostaglandins are synthesized from fatty acids and are classified into different types based on their chemical structures and biological functions.

Sense 1 (Noun):

Prostaglandin (plural: prostaglandins)

Definition: Any of a group of lipid compounds that are derived from fatty acids and have hormonelike effects, such as the regulation of inflammation and blood flow.

Example Sentence:

- The release of prostaglandins in response to injury causes swelling and redness at the site.

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Sense 2 (Adjective):

Prostaglandin (comparative: more prostaglandin, superlative: most prostaglandin)

Definition: Pertaining to or relating to prostaglandins or their effects.

Example Sentence:

- The doctor prescribed a prostaglandin cream to relieve the patient's joint pain.

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Sense 3 (Plural noun):

Prostaglandins

Definition: Multiple types of prostaglandin compounds collectively.

Example Sentence:

- Certain medications inhibit the production of prostaglandins in the body.

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