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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tuh-koid]
- /ˈɔ təˌkɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tuh-koid]
- /ˈɔ təˌkɔɪd/
Definitions of autacoid word
- noun autacoid any natural internal secretion, esp one that exerts an effect similar to a drug 3
- noun autacoid hormone 3
- noun autacoid any of a group of natural biochemicals, as serotonin, angiotensin, or histamine, that activate changes in the blood, nerves, etc., similar to those caused by drugs 3
- noun autacoid any physiologically active internal secretion, especially one of uncertain classification, as histamine or prostaglandin. 1
- noun autacoid A hormone or similar compound. 1
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Origin of autacoid
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; aut- + Greek ák(os) remedy + -oid
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Parts of speech for Autacoid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
autacoid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
autacoid usage trend in Literature
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