prostaglandin
/pros-tuh-glan-din/US // ˌprɒs təˈglæn dɪn //UK // (ˌprɒstəˈɡlændɪn) //
前列腺素
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : 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.
- : Pharmacology. any commercial preparation of this substance.
Examples
Though our bodies don’t make it, they need LA to keep cell membranes fluid, so our lungs can take in oxygen, and to produce substances such as prostaglandin that protect against inflammation in the cardiovascular system.
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