prostaglandin

• Substância potente presente em muitos tecidos do corpo, especialmente no líquido seminal, que age de forma semelhante a um hormônio; é produzida em resposta a lesões e pode influenciar a pressão arterial, o metabolismo e a atividade do músculo liso.

A potent substance found in many bodily tissues, especially semen, that acts like a hormone; it is produced in response to trauma and can affect blood pressure, metabolism, and smooth muscle activity.

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   A potent, hormone-like substance found in many body tissues, including semen, that is produced in response to trauma and can affect blood pressure, metabolism, and smooth muscle activity.

   Substância semelhante a hormônio

   • Prostaglandins are released at sites of tissue damage or infection.
   • The doctor explained how prostaglandins can cause inflammation and pain.
   • Certain medications work by blocking the production of prostaglandins.