bradykinin

[ brad-i-kin-in, -kahy-nin ]

nounBiochemistry.
  1. a peptide hormone that dilates peripheral blood vessels and increases capillary permeability.

Origin of bradykinin

1
First recorded in 1945–50; brady- + -kinin

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bradykinin

/ (ˌbrædɪˈkaɪnɪn, ˌbreɪdɪ-) /


noun
  1. a peptide in blood plasma that dilates blood vessels and causes contraction of smooth muscles. Formula: C 50 H 73 N 15 O 11

Origin of bradykinin

1
C20: from brady- + Greek kin (ēsis) motion + -in

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