bradykinin

brad·y·kin·in

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brad-i-kin-in, -kahy-nin]
- /ˌbræd ɪˈkɪn ɪn, -ˈkaɪ nɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brad-i-kin-in, -kahy-nin]
- /ˌbræd ɪˈkɪn ɪn, -ˈkaɪ nɪn/

Definitions of bradykinin word

noun bradykinin a peptide in blood plasma that dilates blood vessels and causes contraction of smooth muscles. Formula: C50H73N15O11 3
noun bradykinin a kinin, C50H73N15O11, released from blood plasma by some snake venoms and certain other enzymes, which slows intestinal contractions, lowers blood pressure, etc. 3
noun bradykinin a peptide hormone that dilates peripheral blood vessels and increases capillary permeability. 1
noun bradykinin (biochemistry) One of the kinins, a nonapeptide that reduces blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. 0

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Origin of bradykinin

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; brady- + -kinin

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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