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bradykinin
[ brad-i-kin-in, -kahy-nin ]
noun
, Biochemistry.
- a peptide hormone that dilates peripheral blood vessels and increases capillary permeability.
bradykinin
/ ˌbreɪdɪ-; ˌbrædɪˈkaɪnɪn /
noun
- a peptide in blood plasma that dilates blood vessels and causes contraction of smooth muscles. Formula: C 50 H 73 N 15 O 11
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bradykinin1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bradykinin1
C20: from brady- + Greek kin ( ēsis ) motion + -in
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Example Sentences
Like with transthyretin amyloidosis, this drug would go to liver cells, targeting a gene that influences overproduction of the protein bradykinin, which leads to the swelling.
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