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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cytokinin
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: phytohormone, plant hormone, growth regulator
History
Derived from Ancient Greek κῑνέω (kīnéō) meaning "to move or stimulate" + -in.
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