Prostaglandins

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Prostaglandins
TermProstaglandins
Short definitionProstaglandins - (pronounced) (PROS-tuh-GLAN-din) One of several hormone-like substances made by the body. Various prostaglandins control blood pressure, smooth muscle contraction, and other processes in the tissues where they are made. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Prostaglandins - (pronounced) (PROS-tuh-GLAN-din) One of several hormone-like substances made by the body. Various prostaglandins control blood pressure, smooth muscle contraction, and other processes in the tissues where they are made. Certain prostaglandins are being studied as cancer biomarkers. Also called PG

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