bradykinin
nounUK /ˌbɹæd.ɪˈkʌɪ.nɪn/ · US /ˌbɹeɪ.dəˈkaɪ.nɪn/
Etymology From Ancient Greek βραδύς (bradús, “slow, brady-”) + Ancient Greek κίνησις (kínēsis, “motion”) + -in.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It is a peptide with nine amino-acid residues.
- Derived terms
- lysyl-bradykinin, methionyl-lysyl-bradykinin