| 单词 | prostaglandin |
| 释义 | Word Frequency prostaglandin(ˌprɒstəˈɡlændɪn) noun 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 Word origin C20: from prosta(te) gland + -in; it was originally believed to be secreted by the prostate gland |
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