KININ


Meaning of KININ in English

/kuy"nin, kin"in/ , n. Biochem.

1. cytokinin.

2. any of a group of hormones, formed in body tissues, that cause dilation of blood vessels and influence capillary permeability.

[ 1950-55; independent use of -KININ, or (CYTO)KIN(ESIS) + -IN 2 ]

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