American English pronunciation
How to pronounce prostaglandins
IPA transcription: [pɹoʊstæɡ'lændɪnz]
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Noun
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a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity
Usage examples
- Prostaglandins are found in most tissues and organs.