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  • noun Plural form of prostanoid.

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  • ~ More fish oil, less vegetable oil, better for your health -- "Scientists have provided new evidence that using more fish oil than vegetable oil in the diet decreases the formation of chemicals called prostanoids, which, when produced in excess, increase inflammation in various tissues and organs."

    Speedlinking 7/26/07 William Harryman 2007

  • The study participants had previously failed to improve after receiving standard therapy with prostanoids, endothelin antagonists or PDE-5 inhibitors.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2008

  • The study participants had previously failed to improve after receiving standard therapy with prostanoids, endothelin antagonists or PDE-5 inhibitors.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2008

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