prostaglandin

pros·ta·glan·din

 (prŏs′tə-glăn′dĭn)

n.

Any of a group of potent hormonelike substances that are produced in various mammalian tissues, are derived from arachidonic acid, and mediate a wide range of physiological functions, such as control of blood pressure, contraction of smooth muscle, and modulation of inflammation.

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[prosta(te) gland (from the mistaken belief that the first prostaglandin discovered was secreted by the prostate) + -in.]

prostaglandin

(ˌprɒstəˈɡlændɪn)

n

(Biochemistry) any of a group of potent hormone-like compounds composed of essential fatty acids and found in all mammalian tissues, esp human semen. Prostaglandins stimulate the muscles of the uterus and affect the blood vessels; they are used to induce abortion or birth

[C20: from prosta(te) gland + -in; it was originally believed to be secreted by the prostate gland]

pros•ta•glan•din

(ˌprɒs təˈglæn dɪn)

n.

any of a class of unsaturated fatty acids that are involved in the contraction of smooth muscle, the control of inflammation and body temperature, and many other physiological functions.

[1935–40; prosta (te) + gland¹ + -in¹]

pros·ta·glan·din

(prŏs′tə-glăn′dĭn)

Any of a group of substances that are derived from fatty acids and have a wide range of effects in the body. Prostaglandins influence the contraction of the muscles lining many internal organs and can lower or raise blood pressure.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

prostaglandin - a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is 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 autacoid, autocoid - any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification

Translations

prostaglandine

prostaglandin

[ˌprɒstəˈglændɪn] N → prostaglandina f

prostaglandin

n → Prostaglandin nt

prostaglandin

[ˌprɒstəˈglændɪn] n → prostaglandina

prostaglandin

n prostaglandina