"autacoid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: autacoids [plural]
Etymology: aut- + Ancient Greek ἄκος (ákos, “remedy”) + -oid Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|aut|}} aut- +, {{der|en|grc|ἄκος||remedy}} Ancient Greek ἄκος (ákos, “remedy”), {{suffix|en||oid}} + -oid Head templates: {{en-noun}} autacoid (plural autacoids)
  1. (biochemistry) A hormone or similar compound that has a short-term, local effect Categories (topical): Biochemistry Related terms: autacoidal, acology

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