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Prostaglandins

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Physiologically potent compounds of ubiquitous occurrence formed from essential fatty acids and affecting the nervous system, female reproductive organs, and metabolism.: Definition from: Psychological Index Terms via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
A group of compounds derived from unsaturated 20-carbon fatty acids, primarily arachidonic acid, via the cyclooxygenase pathway. They are extremely potent mediators of a diverse group of physiological processes.: Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine


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