prostaglandin
noun /,prɑstə'glændɪn/
- Definition
- 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
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'prostaglandin'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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