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prostaglandins

 

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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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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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