Associations to the word «Prostaglandin»
Noun
- Platelet
- Mediator
- Inflammation
- Serotonin
- Inhibition
- Cox
- Metabolite
- Biosynthesis
- Synthesis
- Uterus
- Lipid
- Inhibitor
- Hormone
- Analog
- Adhesion
- Contraction
- Secretion
- Vane
- Acid
- Receptor
- Oxide
- Activation
- Omega
- Steroid
- Cramp
- Estrogen
- Aggregation
- Enzyme
- Ulcer
- Precursor
- Agonist
- Epa
- Metabolism
- Stimulation
- Neurotransmitter
- Apoptosis
- Pathway
- Kinase
- Peptide
- Tors
- Aa
- Ester
- Mast
- Opioid
- Asthma
- Chromatography
- Clot
- Blocker
- Molecule
- Amine
- Vesicle
- Blocking
- Substance
- Derivative
- Abortion
- Proliferation
- Pharmacology
- Vip
- Tissue
- Dopamine
- Signaling
Adjective
Wiktionary
PROSTAGLANDIN, noun. (biochemistry) Any 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.
Dictionary definition
PROSTAGLANDIN, noun. 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.
Wise words
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