prostaglandin

prostaglandin
noun /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/
Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C 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.


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