prostaglandin
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Etymology edit
From 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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Noun edit
prostaglandin (plural prostaglandins)
- (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.
- 2001, Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, page 51:
- This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin, which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation.
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lipid
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prostaglandin m inan
Declension edit
Declension of prostaglandin (hard masculine inanimate)
singular | plural | |
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nominative | prostaglandin | prostaglandiny |
genitive | prostaglandinu | prostaglandinů |
dative | prostaglandinu | prostaglandinům |
accusative | prostaglandin | prostaglandiny |
vocative | prostaglandine | prostaglandiny |
locative | prostaglandinu | prostaglandinech |
instrumental | prostaglandinem | prostaglandiny |