1. Plural of autocoid; substances produced by body tissues that have localized physiological effects, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, and other signaling molecules.
Usage: technical; medical/biological; chiefly used in pharmacology and physiology

Examples

• Autocoids like histamine and serotonin regulate various bodily functions.
• The study examined how autocoids influence inflammation and immune responses.
• Autocoids are produced locally within tissues rather than in endocrine glands.
• Researchers investigated the role of autocoids in pain perception.
• Many autocoids act on nearby cells through paracrine signaling mechanisms.