KININ


Meaning of KININ in English

[ 'kʌɪnɪn ]

■ noun

1》 Biochemistry a substance, such as brady~, produced in response to injury and causing vasodilation and smooth muscle contraction.

2》 Botany a compound that promotes cell division and inhibits ageing in plants.

Origin

1950s: from Gk kinein 'to move' + -in 1 .

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