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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

/ ˈɔːəˌɔɪ /

noun

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

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • autacoidal adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of autacoid1

1910–15; aut- + Greek á ( os ) remedy + -oid
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of autacoid1

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

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