cytokinin

noun cy·to·ki·nin \ˌsī-tə-ˈkī-nən\

Definition of CYTOKININ

: any of various plant growth substances (as kinetin) that are usually derivatives of adenine

cyt- + kinin

First Known Use: 1965

Medical Dictionary

noun cy·to·ki·nin \ˌsīt-ə-ˈkī-nən\

: any of various plant growth substances that are usually derivatives of adenine

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