Prostaglandins

Prostaglandins

Prostaglandins are produced by the body and are responsible for inflammation features, such as swelling, pain, stiffness, redness and warmth.

Mentioned in: Antirheumatic Drugs, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Histiocytosis X

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prostaglandins (prˈ·st·glanˑ·dinz),

n.pl a family of lipid compounds found in various tissues, associated with muscular contraction and the inflammation response.

Proptosis.

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prostaglandins (pros´tglan´dinz),

n.pl a group of potent hormonelike substances that produce a wide range of body responses such as changing capillary permeability, smooth muscle tone, clumping of platelets, and endocrine and exocrine functions. They are involved in the pain process of inflammation.