prostacyclin /prosÂ·taÂ·cyÂ·clin/ (prosâ³tah-siÂ´klin) a prostaglandin, PGI2, synthesized by endothelial cells lining the cardiovascular system; it is a potent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation. It is used pharmaceutically as epoprostenol. prostacyclin (prÅsâ²tÉ-sÄ«â²klÄ­n) n. A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels that acts as a vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation. prostacyclin (PGI2) [prosâ²tÉsÄ«â²klin] a prostaglandin. It is a biologically active product of arachidonic acid metabolism in human vascular walls and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation.
Peas. Peas are members of the legume family, which also includes a wide variety of beans. One of the main distinctions between peas and beans is that peas tend to grow in vines that require support, whereas most beans grow in self-supporting bushes.Peas also favor cooler climates than beans do.eas. Peas are members of the legume family, which also includes a wide variety of beans. One of the main distinctions between peas and beans is that peas tend to grow in vines that require support, whereas most beans grow in self-supporting bushes.
Peas belong to the same family as beans and lentils. They are set apart by their common usage. Most peas that are sold fresh are also available in their dried form. Dried peas are sometimes also called field peas and include split peas (green and yellow), black-eyed peas, pigeon peas, and chick-peas. The peas that are grown to be sold fresh are not the same as those that are cultivated for their mature seeds, which are dried. The mature seeds are higher in starch.