ALL meanings of bradykinin
brad·y·kin·in
B b - 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