autocoid
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au·to·coid
(ô′tə-koid′)n.
Variant of autacoid.
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autocoid
(ˈɔːtəˌkɔɪd)n
a variant spelling of autacoid
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| Noun | 1. | autocoid - any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification secretion - a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell prostaglandin - a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity |
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