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bradykinin
noun bra·dy·ki·nin \-ˈkī-nən\
Definition of BRADYKININ
: a kinin that is formed locally in injured tissue, acts in vasodilation of small arterioles, is considered to play a part in inflammatory processes, and is composed of a chain of nine amino acid residues
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First Known Use of BRADYKININ
1949
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bradykinin
noun bra·dy·ki·nin \-ˈkī-nən\
Medical Definition of BRADYKININ
: a kinin that is formed locally in injured tissue, acts in vasodilation of small arterioles, is considered to play a part in inflammatory processes, and is composed of a chain of nine amino acid residues—see kallidin
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