"prostacyclin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: prostacyclins [plural]
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  1. (organic chemistry) A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels; it acts as a vasodilator and inhibits the aggregation of platelets Wikipedia link: prostacyclin Categories (topical): Organic compounds
    Sense id: en-prostacyclin-en-noun-eSCWD9HK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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