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kinin
ki·nin [ knin ] (plural ki·nins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. blood hormone: a polypeptide that causes dilation in blood vessels and contraction of smooth muscle
2. biochemistry 
Same as  cytokinin
[Mid-20th century. Origin ?]
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