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- [pros-tuh-glan-din]
- /ˌprɒs təˈglæn dɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pros-tuh-glan-din]
- /ˌprɒs təˈglæn dɪn/
Definitions of prostaglandin word
- noun prostaglandin Biochemistry. any of a class of unsaturated fatty acids that are involved in the contraction of smooth muscle, the control of inflammation and body temperature, and many other physiological functions. 1
- noun prostaglandin Pharmacology. any commercial preparation of this substance. 1
- noun prostaglandin any of a group of potent hormone-like compounds composed of essential fatty acids and found in all mammalian tissues, esp human semen. Prostaglandins stimulate the muscles of the uterus and affect the blood vessels; they are used to induce abortion or birth 0
- noun prostaglandin any of a group of hormonelike fatty acids found throughout the body, esp. in semen, that affect blood pressure, metabolism, body temperature, and other important body processes 0
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Origin of prostaglandin
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; prosta(te) + gland1 + -in2
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Parts of speech for Prostaglandin
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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prostaglandin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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