: any of various plant growth substances (such as kinetin) that are usually derivatives of adenine
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe other chemicals include vitamins, minerals (including the electrolytes sodium and potassium), and plant hormones like cytokinins (that may benefit the body in various ways). Alexandra Hansen, Quartzy, 5 Nov. 2019
Word History
Etymology
cyt- + kinin
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
cytokinin
noun
cy·to·ki·nin ˌsīt-ə-ˈkī-nən
: any of various plant growth substances that are usually derivatives of adenine