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autacoid

[ aw-tuh-koid ]

noun

, Physiology.
  1. any physiologically active internal secretion, especially one of uncertain classification, as histamine or prostaglandin.


autacoid

/ ˈɔːtəˌkɔɪd /

noun

  1. physiol any natural internal secretion, esp one that exerts an effect similar to a drug
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Other Words From

  • auta·coidal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of autacoid1

1910–15; aut- + Greek ák ( os ) remedy + -oid
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Word History and Origins

Origin of autacoid1

C20: from auto- + Greek akos cure + -oid

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