autacoid

English edit

Etymology edit

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

Noun edit

autacoid (plural autacoids)

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

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