KININ

kinin, cytokinin

(noun) any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

kinin (plural kinins)

(biochemistry) 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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25 May 2025

ALBUTEROL

(noun) a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness


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