noun
- Any of a group of hormone-like substances produced in the body that regulate inflammation, pain, fever, and other physiological processes.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Usually used in plural form or as a mass noun in medical contexts
Examples
- Prostaglandins play a key role in reducing inflammation after an injury.
- The drug works by inhibiting prostaglandin production in the body.
- Prostaglandins are involved in regulating body temperature during fever.
- Doctors study prostaglandins to develop better pain-relief medications.
- Certain prostaglandins help protect the stomach lining from acid damage.