PROSTAGLANDIN -
Noun: One of a group of fatty acids that is made naturally in the body and that acts in a similar way to hormones. They were first discovered in sperm but are now known to occur in may different body tissues including the uterus, brain, and kidneys. Prostaglandins produce a wide range of effects on the body, including causing pain and inflammation in damaged tissue, protecting the lining of the stomach against ulceration and stimulating contractions in labour. Some drugs such as ALG will produce inflammation and drugs will be given to reduce the prostaglandin production within the body which in turn reduces the inflammation.

Greek - pro = before +

Greek - sténai = to stand +

Latin - glandis = acorn +

-in = an ending added to chemicals or compounds that are neutral, such as fats and proteins.

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