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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
prostaglandin /ˌprɒstəˈglandɪn/

▶noun Biochemistry any of a group of compounds with various biological effects, including the promotion of uterine contractions.

– origin 1930s: from prostate + gland1 + -in1.

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