prostaglandins

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A form of prostaglandin — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of prostaglandin
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