leukotriene
leukotriene · leukotrienes
Leukotrien
Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that…Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.
US/ˌlu.koʊˈtɹaɪ.in/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.
Leukotrien
Translations
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By meaning 1
any of several physiologically active lipids:
Origin
From leuko- + triene, coined by Swedish biochemist Bengt I. Samuelsson.From leuko- + triene, coined by Swedish biochemist Bengt I. Samuelsson.
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Forms
plural: leukotrienes| Singular | leukotriene |
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