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autacoid

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification [syn: autocoid ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A hormone or similar compound

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
autacoid \autacoid\ n. 1. 1 any physiologically active internal secretion, especially one of uncertain classification. Syn: autocoid.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Autacoids or "autocoids" are biological factors which act like local hormones , have a brief duration, and act near the site of synthesis. The word autacoids comes from the Greek "autos" (self) and "acos" (relief, i.e. drug). The effect of autacoids are ...