English Dictionary

prostaglandin

/pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/

noun

(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.

Prostaglandin is a lipid compound that plays a role in inflammation and pain.

意味（1）

(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.

This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin, which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation.