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Prostaglandins
Description:
Prostaglandins are a group of naturally occurring fatty acids that play a crucial role in various physiological processes in the body.
Senses:
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Sense: Biological compounds
- Usage: Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances that act as chemical messengers with diverse functions, including regulating inflammation and blood flow, inducing labor, and controlling cell growth.
Sample Sentences:
- Doctors may prescribe prostaglandins to induce labor in pregnant women.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) function by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins to reduce pain and inflammation.
- The overproduction of prostaglandins can lead to menstrual cramps.
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