Prostaglandins
prostaglandins (pr
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·glanˑ·dinz),
prostaglandins (pros´t
glan´dinz),
Prostaglandins are produced by the body and are responsible for inflammation features, such as swelling, pain, stiffness, redness and warmth.
prostaglandins (pr
ˈ·st·glanˑ·dinz),n.pl a family of lipid compounds found in various tissues, associated with muscular contraction and the inflammation response.
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prostaglandins (pros´t
glan´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.
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