Definition of prostacyclin in English:

prostacyclin

noun ˌprɒstəˈsʌɪklɪnˌprästəˈsīklin

mass nounBiochemistry

A compound of the prostaglandin type produced in arterial walls, which functions as an anticoagulant and vasodilator.
〔生化〕前列环素
Example sentencesExamples
- The endothelium produces several regulatory mediators, including nitric oxide and prostacyclin, which are vasodilators, and endothelin, which is a vasoconstrictor.
- Aspirin also reduces endothelial cell production of prostacyclin, an inhibitor of platelet aggregation and a vasodilator.
- Prostaglandins, especially prostacyclin, are secreted in all veins and have a distinct antiplatelet-aggregating property.
- Other common therapies including anticoagulant treatment and prostacyclin have been used.
- Thromboxane is regulated by prostacyclin released from injured epithelial cells through negative feedback.

Origin

1970s: from prostaglandin + cyclic + -in¹.

Definition of prostacyclin in US English:

prostacyclin

nounˌprästəˈsīklin

Biochemistry

A compound of the prostaglandin type produced in arterial walls, which functions as an anticoagulant and vasodilator.
〔生化〕前列环素
Example sentencesExamples
- The endothelium produces several regulatory mediators, including nitric oxide and prostacyclin, which are vasodilators, and endothelin, which is a vasoconstrictor.
- Prostaglandins, especially prostacyclin, are secreted in all veins and have a distinct antiplatelet-aggregating property.
- Thromboxane is regulated by prostacyclin released from injured epithelial cells through negative feedback.
- Other common therapies including anticoagulant treatment and prostacyclin have been used.
- Aspirin also reduces endothelial cell production of prostacyclin, an inhibitor of platelet aggregation and a vasodilator.

Origin

1970s: from prostaglandin + cyclic + -in.

词汇	prostacyclin
释义	Definition of prostacyclin in English: prostacyclin noun ˌprɒstəˈsʌɪklɪnˌprästəˈsīklin mass nounBiochemistry A compound of the prostaglandin type produced in arterial walls, which functions as an anticoagulant and vasodilator. 〔生化〕前列环素 Example sentencesExamples The endothelium produces several regulatory mediators, including nitric oxide and prostacyclin, which are vasodilators, and endothelin, which is a vasoconstrictor. Aspirin also reduces endothelial cell production of prostacyclin, an inhibitor of platelet aggregation and a vasodilator. Prostaglandins, especially prostacyclin, are secreted in all veins and have a distinct antiplatelet-aggregating property. Other common therapies including anticoagulant treatment and prostacyclin have been used. Thromboxane is regulated by prostacyclin released from injured epithelial cells through negative feedback. Origin 1970s: from prostaglandin + cyclic + -in¹. Definition of prostacyclin in US English: prostacyclin nounˌprästəˈsīklin Biochemistry A compound of the prostaglandin type produced in arterial walls, which functions as an anticoagulant and vasodilator. 〔生化〕前列环素 Example sentencesExamples The endothelium produces several regulatory mediators, including nitric oxide and prostacyclin, which are vasodilators, and endothelin, which is a vasoconstrictor. Prostaglandins, especially prostacyclin, are secreted in all veins and have a distinct antiplatelet-aggregating property. Thromboxane is regulated by prostacyclin released from injured epithelial cells through negative feedback. Other common therapies including anticoagulant treatment and prostacyclin have been used. Aspirin also reduces endothelial cell production of prostacyclin, an inhibitor of platelet aggregation and a vasodilator. Origin 1970s: from prostaglandin + cyclic + -in.
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