prostacyclin

pros ta cy clin |ˌprästəˈsīklin ˌprɑstəˈsaɪklɪn | ▶noun Biochemistry a compound of the prostaglandin type that is produced in arterial walls and that functions as an anticoagulant and vasodilator. ORIGIN 1970s: from prostaglandin + cyclic + -in 1 .

prostacyclin

prostacyclin |ˌprɒstəˈsʌɪklɪn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biochemistry a compound of the prostaglandin type produced in arterial walls, which functions as an anticoagulant and vasodilator. ORIGIN 1970s: from prostaglandin + cyclic + -in 1 .