Bradykinin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌbɹæd.ɪˈkʌɪ.nɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bradykinin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It is a peptide with nine amino-acid residues.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It is a peptide with nine amino-acid residues.
Word Forms
- bradykinins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lysyl, bradykininogen, kinin, kininase, prokineticin, tachykinin.
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