prostanoic acid

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What does prostanoic acid mean?

a C₂₀ fatty acid, containing a cyclopentane ring, that is the basis of the prostaglandins

Where does prostanoic acid come from?

From prostaglandin + heptanoic acid. From prost(ate) + -ane + -oic.

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