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prostaglandin

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13 lettersPronunciation /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/Part of speech nounSorted aadgilnnoprstStarts with PEnds with N0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. A hormone-like compound involved in inflammation, pain, and smooth muscle activity.

Word origin

From German Prostaglandin. Equivalent to prosta(te) + gland + -in. So called because it was originally believed to be secreted by the prostate.

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  • This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin, which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation.

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