prostaglandin (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen)
def produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity
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Hypernym autacoid, autocoid
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Hyponym autacoid, autocoid

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