prostaglandin

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. 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.
    — This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin, which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation.

词形变化

prostaglandins plural

词源

From German Prostaglandin. Equivalent to prosta(te) + gland + -in. So called because it was originally believed to be secreted by the prostate.
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