1) Autacoid 2) Autocoid
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The prostaglandins are a group of hormone-like lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the animal body. Every prostaglandin contains 20 carbon atoms, including a 5-carbon ring. They are mediators and have a variety of strong physiological effects, such as regulating the contraction and relaxa...
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(prostate gland + -in because they were originally discovered in semen) any of a group of components derived from unsaturated 20-carbon fatty acids, primarily arachidonic acid, via the cyclooxygenase pathway that are extremely potent mediators of a diverse group of physiologic processes. The abbreviation for prostaglandin is PG; specific compounds....
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any of a group of physiologically active substances having diverse hormonelike effects in animals. In terms of chemical structure, prostaglandins are ... [18 related articles]
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One of several hormone-like substances made by the body. Different prostaglandins control blood pressure, contraction of smooth muscles, and other processes within tissues where they are made. Certain prostaglandins are being studied as cancer biomarkers. Also called PG.
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A natural substance used in pessaries to soften the cervix and stimulate the start of labour.
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Any of a group of lipid compounds that are derived from essential fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic, and arachidonic acids) and have important physiological effects in the animal body. Prostaglandins have been found in most body tissues and are produced as needed rather than being stored. Although te...
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Noun: One of a group of fatty acids that is made naturally in the body and that acts in a similar way to hormones. They were first discovered in sperm but are now known to occur in may different body tissues including the uterus, brain, and kidneys. Prostaglandins produce a wide range of effects on the body, including causing pain and inflammation ...
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<protein> (prostate gland + in because they were originally discovered in semen) any of a group of components derived from unsaturated 20 carbon fatty acids, primarily arachidonic acid, via the cyclooxygenase pathway that are extremely potent mediators of a diverse group of physiologic processes. The abbreviation for prostaglandin is PG, spec...
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(pros″tә-glan´din) any of a group of naturally occurring, chemically related, long-chain hydroxy fatty acids that stimulate contractility of the uterine and other smooth muscle and have the ability to lower blood pressure, regulate acid secretion of the stomach, regulate body temperature and platelet aggregation, ...
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A hormone secreted by the uterine lining. It is possible that prostaglandins secreted by active, young endometrial implants may interfere with the reproductive organs by causing muscular contractions or spasms.
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(PG) Type: Term Pronunciation: pros′tă-glan′din Definitions: 1. Any of a class of physiologically active substances present in many tissues, with effects such as vasodilation, vasoconstriction, stimulation of intestinal or bronchial smooth muscle, uterine stimulation, and antagonism to hormones influencing lipid metabolism. ...
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Prostaglandin: One of a number of hormone-like substances that participate in a wide range of body functions such as the contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle, the dilation and constriction of blood vessels, control of blood pressure, and modulation of inflammation. Prostaglandins are derived from a chemical called arachidonic acid.
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(pros;tua-glan;din) Any of a family of fatty acids that have numerous autocrine regulatory functions, including the stimulation of uterine contractions and of gastric acid secretion and the promotion of inflammation.
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Hormone which induces regression of the corpus luteum.
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A group of a dozen or more fatty acid derivatives made by many tissues for paracrine (local) hormone use.
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n] - potent hormone-like substance found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen)
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Any of a group of complex fatty acids present in the body that act as messenger substances between cells. Effects include stimulating the contraction of smooth muscle (for example, of the womb during birth), regulating the production of stomach acid, and modifying hormonal activity. In excess, prostaglandins may produce inflammatory disorders such ...
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A drug that among other actions, causes contraction of the uterus and is used in treatment of pyometra.
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any of a class of unsaturated fatty acids that are involved in the contraction of smooth muscle, the control of inflammation and body temperature, and many other physiological functions. · any commercial preparation of this substance.
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