Autacoid (Noun)
Meaning
Any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The hormone was identified as an autacoid that plays a crucial role in regulating the body's response to stress.
- Researchers have been studying the autacoid released by the pancreas to better understand its impact on glucose metabolism.
- The team of scientists isolated a new autacoid from the adrenal glands and characterized its chemical structure.
- Further investigation is needed to fully understand the effects of the autacoid produced by the thyroid gland.
- The discovery of the new autacoid has shed light on the complex mechanisms that regulate blood pressure in the human body.