endoperoxide

noun en·do·per·ox·ide \-pə-ˈräk-ˌsīd\

Definition of ENDOPEROXIDE

: any of various biosynthetic intermediates in the formation of prostaglandins

1962

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noun en·do·per·ox·ide \-pə-ˈräk-ˌsīd\

: any of various biosynthetic intermediates in the formation of prostaglandins

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