n. Any of various structurally related polypeptides of the autacoid family, such as bradykinin and kallikrein, that act locally to induce vasodilation and contraction of smooth muscle.
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n. any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
Word Usage
"He enjoyed the kinin 'a mite too much for my comfort."