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bradykinin

brad·y·ki·nin [ bràddi knin, bràddi kínnin ]


noun 
Definition:
 
blood chemical that dilates vessels: a chemical peptide produced in the blood when tissues are injured that plays a role in inflammation

[Mid-20th century. <brady- + Greek kinein "to move"]
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