PGI2
\pˌiːd͡ʒˌiːˈa͡ɪ tˈuː], \pˌiːdʒˌiːˈaɪ tˈuː], \p_ˌiː_dʒ_ˌiː__ˈaɪ t_ˈuː]\
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A prostaglandin that is a powerful vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation. It is biosynthesized enzymatically from PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES in human vascular tissue. The sodium salt has been also used to treat primary pulmonary hypertension (HYPOTENSION, PUMONARY).
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