(ăn″tĭ-prŏs″tă-glăn′dĭn)
[Pronunciation]
Any agent that blocks the release or action of prostaglandins.
Antagonists of prostaglandins are primarily used to relieve pain and inflammation.
See: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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