Prostacyclin Definition

prŏstə-sīklĭn
noun
A derivative of prostaglandins that forms in the walls of blood vessels, prevents blood clots, and, usually, dilates blood vessels.
Webster's New World

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Noun

Singular:
prostacyclin
Plural:
prostacyclins

Origin of Prostacyclin

  • prosta(te) cycl(ic) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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