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a C fatty acid, containing a cyclopentane ring, that is the basis of the prostaglandins
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Essential fatty acid interactions — For introductory details to this topic, including terminology and ω 3 / ω 6 nomenclature, see the main articles at Essential fatty acid and Eicosanoid. The actions of the ω 3 (Omega 3) and ω 6 (Omega 6) essential fatty acids (EFAs) are best… … Wikipedia
Prostaglandin — A variety 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, modulation of inflammation … Medical dictionary
prostaglandin — noun /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/ Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones. This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known… … Wiktionary
thromboxane — The formal parent of the thromboxanes; prostanoic acid in which the –COOH has been reduced to –CH3 and an oxygen atom has been inserted between carbons 11 and 12. * * * throm·box·ane thräm bäk .sān n any of several substances that are produced… … Medical dictionary
prostanoid — pros·ta·noid (prosґtə noid) any of a group of complex fatty acids derived from arachidonic acid, being 20 carbons in length with an internal five or six carbon ring; examples are the prostaglandins, prostanoic acid, and the thromboxanes … Medical dictionary
prostanoids — Derivatives of prostanoic acid; e.g., prostaglandins, thromboxanes, etc … Medical dictionary
