autacoid

Noun
  1. Any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification (synset 105421877)
    is a type of: secretion - a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
    subtypes: 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
    same as: autocoid

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