Meaning
Any of various structurally related polypeptides of the autacoid family, such as bradykinin and kallikrein, that act locally to induce vasodilation and contraction of smooth muscle.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek κῑνέω (kīnéō) meaning "to move or stimulate" + -in.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cytokinin
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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