Definition of prostaglandin in English:
prostaglandin
noun ˌprɒstəˈɡlandɪnˌprɑstəˈɡlændən
Biochemistry Any of a group of compounds with varying hormone-like effects, notably the promotion of uterine contractions. They are cyclic fatty acids.
Example sentencesExamples
- Aspirin blocks a group of enzymes that synthesize prostaglandins, which are hormones that assist in pain, inflammation and blood clotting.
- They block the effect of the prostaglandins that cause the contractions.
- This enzyme is responsible for your body's production of prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in inflammation and pain.
- It prompts the body to release chemicals called prostaglandins, which trigger uterine contractions.
- These chemicals, which include histamine, prostaglandins and leukotrienes, have three main effects in the body.
Origin
1930s: from prostate + gland1 + -in1.
Definition of prostaglandin in US English:
prostaglandin
nounˌprɑstəˈɡlændənˌprästəˈɡlandən
Biochemistry Any of a group of compounds with varying hormone-like effects, notably the promotion of uterine contractions. They are cyclic fatty acids.
Example sentencesExamples
- It prompts the body to release chemicals called prostaglandins, which trigger uterine contractions.
- This enzyme is responsible for your body's production of prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in inflammation and pain.
- These chemicals, which include histamine, prostaglandins and leukotrienes, have three main effects in the body.
- Aspirin blocks a group of enzymes that synthesize prostaglandins, which are hormones that assist in pain, inflammation and blood clotting.
- They block the effect of the prostaglandins that cause the contractions.
Origin
1930s: from prostate + gland + -in.