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plural prostaglandins
(biochemistry) 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. quotations examples
This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin, which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation.
2001, Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, page 51