prostaglandin
Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C₂₀ acid prostanoic acidAny of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C₂₀ acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.
» Prostaglandins are a substance which protect the lining of the digestive system.
Prostaglandine sind Wirkstoffe, die das Gewebe des Verdauungstraktes schützen.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C₂₀ acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.
простагланди́нprostaglandín
- 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
Examples
1 sentencesProstaglandins are a substance which protect the lining of the digestive system.
deProstaglandine sind Wirkstoffe, die das Gewebe des Verdauungstraktes schützen. — Dokuyaku
Translations
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Origin
From German Prostaglandin. Equivalent to prosta(te) + gland + -in. So called because it waFrom 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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Forms
plural: prostaglandins| Singular | prostaglandin |
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