Prostacyclin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prostacyclin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels; it acts as a vasodilator and inhibits the aggregation of platelets.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels; it acts as a vasodilator and inhibits the aggregation of platelets.
Word Forms
- prostacyclins
Related Words
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