A chemical substance produced by one type of cell that affects the function of different types of cells in the same region, thus functioning as a local hormone or messenger. ... Origin: G. Autos, self, + eidos, form ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: aw′tō-koyd Definitions: 1. A chemical substance produced by one type of cell that affects the function of different types of cells in the same region, thus functioning as a local hormone or messenger. Synonyms: autacoid substance, autacoid Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=8704