autocoid

au·to·coid  (ôt-koid)

n.

Variant of autacoid.

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Noun

1.

autocoid - any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification autacoid secretion - a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell prostaglandin - a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity