autacoid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

aut- +‎ Ancient Greek ἄκος (ákos, “remedy”) +‎ -oid

Noun[edit]

autacoid (plural autacoids)

  1. (biochemistry) A hormone or similar compound that has a short-term, local effect

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