leukotriene

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Etymology

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

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Noun

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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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