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prostacyclin
pros·ta·cy·clin P0609250 (prŏs′tə-sī′klĭn)n. A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels that acts as a vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation. [prosta(te) + cycl(ic) + -in.]prostacyclin (ˌprɒstəˈsaɪklɪn) n (Biochemistry) biochem any of several prostaglandins produced in the blood vessels, causing vasodilation and inhibiting platelet aggregationpros•ta•cy•clin (ˌprɒs təˈsaɪ klɪn) n. a prostaglandin, C20H32O5, that specifically inhibits the formation of blood clots. [1975–80; prosta (te) + cycl (ic) + -in1, on the model of prostaglandin]
prostacyclin
prostacyclin [pros″tah-si´klin] a prostaglandin, PGI2, synthesized by endothelial cells lining the walls of arteries and veins; it is a potent vasodilator and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation. When used pharmaceutically it is called epoprostenol.pros·ta·cy·clin (pros'tă-sī'klin), A potent natural inhibitor of platelet aggregation and a powerful vasodilator. Synonym(s): epoprostenol, epoprostenol sodiumprostacyclin (prŏs′tə-sī′klĭn)n. A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels that acts as a vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation.pros·ta·cy·clin (pros'tă-sī'klin) A potent natural inhibitor of platelet aggregation and a powerful vasodilator. prostacyclin A short-acting hormone produced by the lining of blood vessels (ENDOTHELIUM) and by the lungs, that limits the aggregation of PLATELETS and is probably of major importance in preventing THROMBOSIS. Prostacyclin has a half-life of only 2–3 minutes.pros·ta·cy·clin (pros'tă-sī'klin) A potent natural inhibitor of platelet aggregation and a powerful vasodilator. AcronymsSeePGI2 |