| NOUN | body | autacoid, autocoid | any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification |
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| Meaning | Any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification. | |
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| Synonym | autocoid | |
| Narrower | prostaglandin | A potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen) |
| Broader | secretion | A functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell |
| Spanish | autocoid | |
| Catalan | autacoide | |
| Adjectives | autacoidal | of or relating to an autacoid |
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