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prostacyclin

[ pros-tuh-sahy-klin ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. a prostaglandin, C 2 0 H 3 2 O 5 , that specifically inhibits the formation of blood clots.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of prostacyclin1

1975–80; prosta(te) + cycl(ic) + -in 2, on the model of prostaglandin

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