Tachykinin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tachykinin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a family of widespread neuropeptides that excite neurons, evoke behavioral responses, and contract muscles.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a family of widespread neuropeptides that excite neurons, evoke behavioral responses, and contract muscles.
Word Forms
- tachykinins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preprotachykinin, kinin, protachykinin, tektin, endokinin, kassinin.
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