kinin
ki·nin
noun \ˈkī-nən\Definition of KININ
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: any of various polypeptide hormones that are formed locally in the tissues and cause dilation of blood vessels and contraction of smooth muscle
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Origin of KININ
Greek kinein to move, stimulate + English 1-in — more at -kinesis
First Known Use: 1954
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