HyperDic: autacoid

English > 1 sense of the word autacoid:
NOUNbodyautacoid, autocoidany physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification
English > autacoid: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningAny physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification.
Synonymautocoid
NarrowerprostaglandinA potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen)
BroadersecretionA functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
Spanishautocoid
Catalanautacoide
Adjectivesautacoidalof or relating to an autacoid

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