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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ki•nin (kī′nin, kin′in),USA pronunciation n. [Biochem.]- Biochemistrycytokinin.
- Biochemistryany of a group of hormones, formed in body tissues, that cause dilation of blood vessels and influence capillary permeability.
- independent use of -kinin, or (cyto)kin(esis) + -in2 1950–55
-kinin, - a combining form used in the names of hormones, esp. peptide hormones:bradykinin; cytokinin.
- Greek kīn(eîn) to move, set in motion (compare kinesis, kinetic) + -in2
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