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autacoid
SYN: autocoid. [aut- + G. akos, relief, resource]

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au·ta·coid 'ȯt-ə-.kȯid n a physiologically active substance (as a serotonin, bradykinin, or angiotensin) produced by and acting within the body

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au·ta·coid (awґtə-koid) [aut- + Gr. akos remedy] local hormone.

Medical dictionary. 2011.