Meaning Of The Word Prostacyclin

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prostacyclin in American English
a derivative of prostaglandins that forms in the walls of blood vessels, prevents blood clots, and, usually, dilates blood vessels
noun: a prostaglandin, C20 H32 O5, that specifically inhibits the formation of blood clots

prostacyclin in British English
noun: any of several prostaglandins produced in the blood vessels, causing vasodilation and inhibiting platelet aggregation

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