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prostacyclin

pros·ta·cy·clin
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pros-tuh-sahy-klin]
    • /ˌprɒs təˈsaɪ klɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pros-tuh-sahy-klin]
    • /ˌprɒs təˈsaɪ klɪn/

Definitions of prostacyclin word

  • noun prostacyclin a prostaglandin, C 2 0 H 3 2 O 5 , that specifically inhibits the formation of blood clots. 1
  • noun prostacyclin any of several prostaglandins produced in the blood vessels, causing vasodilation and inhibiting platelet aggregation 0
  • noun prostacyclin a derivative of prostaglandins that forms in the walls of blood vessels, prevents blood clots, and, usually, dilates blood vessels 0
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Origin of prostacyclin

First appearance:

before 1975
One of the 1% newest English words
1975-80; prosta(te) + cycl(ic) + -in2, on the model of prostaglandin

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Parts of speech for Prostacyclin

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prostacyclin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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