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kininOne entry found. Main Entry: ki·nin Pronunciation: \ˈkī-nən\ Function: noun Etymology: Greek kinein to move, stimulate + English 1-in — more at -kinesis Date: 1954 1 : 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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