Definition of prostaglandin in English:

prostaglandin

noun ˌprɒstəˈɡlandɪnˌprɑstəˈɡlændən

Biochemistry

Any of a group of compounds with varying hormone-like effects, notably the promotion of uterine contractions. They are cyclic fatty acids.
〔生化〕前列腺素
Example sentencesExamples
- Aspirin blocks a group of enzymes that synthesize prostaglandins, which are hormones that assist in pain, inflammation and blood clotting.
- They block the effect of the prostaglandins that cause the contractions.
- This enzyme is responsible for your body's production of prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in inflammation and pain.
- It prompts the body to release chemicals called prostaglandins, which trigger uterine contractions.
- These chemicals, which include histamine, prostaglandins and leukotrienes, have three main effects in the body.

Origin

1930s: from prostate + gland¹ + -in¹.

Definition of prostaglandin in US English:

prostaglandin

nounˌprɑstəˈɡlændənˌprästəˈɡlandən

Biochemistry

Any of a group of compounds with varying hormone-like effects, notably the promotion of uterine contractions. They are cyclic fatty acids.
〔生化〕前列腺素
Example sentencesExamples
- It prompts the body to release chemicals called prostaglandins, which trigger uterine contractions.
- This enzyme is responsible for your body's production of prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in inflammation and pain.
- These chemicals, which include histamine, prostaglandins and leukotrienes, have three main effects in the body.
- Aspirin blocks a group of enzymes that synthesize prostaglandins, which are hormones that assist in pain, inflammation and blood clotting.
- They block the effect of the prostaglandins that cause the contractions.

Origin

1930s: from prostate + gland + -in.

单词	prostaglandin
释义	Definition of prostaglandin in English: prostaglandin noun ˌprɒstəˈɡlandɪnˌprɑstəˈɡlændən Biochemistry Any of a group of compounds with varying hormone-like effects, notably the promotion of uterine contractions. They are cyclic fatty acids. 〔生化〕前列腺素 Example sentencesExamples Aspirin blocks a group of enzymes that synthesize prostaglandins, which are hormones that assist in pain, inflammation and blood clotting. They block the effect of the prostaglandins that cause the contractions. This enzyme is responsible for your body's production of prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in inflammation and pain. It prompts the body to release chemicals called prostaglandins, which trigger uterine contractions. These chemicals, which include histamine, prostaglandins and leukotrienes, have three main effects in the body. Origin 1930s: from prostate + gland¹ + -in¹. Definition of prostaglandin in US English: prostaglandin nounˌprɑstəˈɡlændənˌprästəˈɡlandən Biochemistry Any of a group of compounds with varying hormone-like effects, notably the promotion of uterine contractions. They are cyclic fatty acids. 〔生化〕前列腺素 Example sentencesExamples It prompts the body to release chemicals called prostaglandins, which trigger uterine contractions. This enzyme is responsible for your body's production of prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in inflammation and pain. These chemicals, which include histamine, prostaglandins and leukotrienes, have three main effects in the body. Aspirin blocks a group of enzymes that synthesize prostaglandins, which are hormones that assist in pain, inflammation and blood clotting. They block the effect of the prostaglandins that cause the contractions. Origin 1930s: from prostate + gland + -in.
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