PROSTACYCLIN
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Prostacyclin.
Prostacyclin - as a noun
A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels; it acts as a vasodilator and inhibits the aggregation of platelets
Example Sentences
"The production of prostacyclin is reduced in patients with pulmonary hypertension."
"Patients with Raynaud's phenomenon often have decreased levels of prostacyclin."
"Infusions of prostacyclin can improve symptoms in patients with primary pulmonary hypertension."
"The synthesis of prostacyclin occurs in endothelial cells."
"The release of prostacyclin is stimulated by certain cytokines."
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PROSTACYCLIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
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