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prostaglandin

prostaglandin

2 8.5
A chemical made in many parts of the body that causes pain, swelling, and changes in blood pressure
  • noun
  • /ˌprɒstəˈɡlændɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : prostaglandina
  • Hyaluronan provides an anti-inflammatory function similar to NSAIDs by suppressing the release of prostaglandins that cause inflammation.
  • vasodilator prostaglandins
  • orally active prostaglandin
  • prostaglandin synthesis

This means that with the prostaglandin around, the pain receptors fire very readily.

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Examples

  • Exogenous prostaglandin increases the frequency and amplitude of this uterine activity.

    Academic text (1992)

  • A stable, orally active prostaglandin that could be used in combination with mifepristone has been sought.

    Academic text (1992)

  • However, neither route of administration of prostaglandin is ideal.

    Academic text (1992)

  • This means that with the prostaglandin around, the pain receptors fire very readily.

    Sabine Hossenfelder

  • There are only two classes of drugs that are seriously considered in induction, namely oxytocin and certain prostaglandins.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The rate of complete abortion with mifepristone combined with exogenous prostaglandin ranges from 85% to 100%.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The effects of misoprostol on uterine tone are qualitatively similar to those seen with other prostaglandins.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Discrete uterine contractions occur only with large doses of exogenous prostaglandin.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Misoprostol is an orally active prostaglandin (15-S-15-methyl-PGE2 methyl ester) marketed for the treatment of peptic ulcer.

    Academic text (1992)

  • This means that with the prostaglandin around, the pain receptors fire very readily.

Compounds

topical prostaglandin eyedrop
  • Specialized
5.0

A medicine in drops that you put in the eye to lower eye pressure and treat glaucoma

Surface Forms

prostaglandin singular
prostaglandins plural

Morphology

prostaglandin = prostate + gland (opaque) = prostate + gland + in

The immediate base is a straightforward compound of 'prostate' + 'gland'; the compound structure is clear from the components even though orthography is slightly reduced.

Etymology

Prostaglandin comes from the words prostate and gland plus the ending -in meaning 'a substance', because these chemicals were first found in the prostate gland. That's why prostaglandins are natural body substances that can cause pain and swelling or make muscles tighten.