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prostaglandins (noun)

A group of lipid compounds derived from fatty acids that have a wide range of hormone-like effects throughout the body. They are produced at the site of tissue damage or infection and are central to regulating inflammation, blood flow, and the formation of blood clots.

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"Prostaglandins are crucial mediators in the inflammatory response."

💡 Memory Tip

PRO-STA-GLAN-DINS: PROtecting the STomach, causing GLANdular-like signals, and DINning (making noise/pain) in your nerve...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Thinking they are only in the prostate. → They are in almost every tissue.

Calling them proteins. → They are lipids.

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