Autocoid (Noun)
Meaning
Any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The hormone was classified as an autocoid, a physiologically active internal secretion with a specific but not fully understood function.
- Researchers discovered a new autocoid that played a crucial role in regulating blood pressure in the human body.
- The autocoid was found to be produced by the pancreas and had a significant impact on glucose metabolism.
- Scientists struggled to categorize the newly discovered autocoid, as its effects on the body were complex and multifaceted.
- The autocoid was found to be involved in the regulation of inflammation, but its exact mechanisms of action were still unclear.