autocoid

• Sustancia fisiológicamente activa producida internamente que actúa localmente, como un tejido u órgano, y cuya clasificación como hormona u otro tipo no está claramente definida.

A noun referring to any physiologically active internal secretion, particularly one whose classification is not clearly defined.

1. Physiologically active substanceC2formalmedical

   Any naturally occurring internal secretion in the body that has a local or systemic physiological effect, often acting as a local hormone or regulator.

   Autocoide

   • Histamine is a well-known autocoid involved in allergic reactions.
   • Prostaglandins are a class of autocoids that regulate inflammation.
   • The study focused on the role of autocoids in pain signaling.

   Sinónimosautacoid