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autacoid [ˈɔːtəˌkɔɪd] n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Physiol any natural internal secretion, esp one that exerts an effect similar to a drug [from auto- + Greek akos cure + -oid] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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We speculate that HVPC alters the permeability of these microvessels by somehow prohibiting individual endothelial cells from actively or passively changing their shape from flat to more rounded, as they typically do under the influence of inflammatory mediators such as histamine, serotonin, bradykinin, and other autacoids released after injury. |
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