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Autocoid

Definition: Autocoid refers to a substance that is naturally produced within the body and acts as a local hormone.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A naturally occurring substance within the body that acts as a hormone, affecting nearby cells and tissues.

Example sentence: The release of histamine, an autocoid, causes local expansion of blood vessels during an allergic reaction.

Sense 2:

Definition: Any substance, such as a hormone or biochemical, produced by an organism that acts on the same organism.

Example sentence: Serotonin, an autocoid produced in the intestines, helps regulate gastrointestinal functions.

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