Cryptic crossword clue
Label on boy without name in horrible prison compound 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PROSTAGLANDIN

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The straight part
We know that "compound" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case compound = prostaglandin.
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What does PROSTAGLANDIN mean?

PROSTAGLANDIN noun
  1. Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.

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