leukotriene

English

Etymology

From leuko- +‎ triene, coined by Swedish biochemist Bengt I. Samuelsson.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌlu.koʊˈtɹaɪ.in/

Noun

leukotriene (plural leukotrienes)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.

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