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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahy-nin, kin-in]
- /ˈkaɪ nɪn, ˈkɪn ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kahy-nin, kin-in]
- /ˈkaɪ nɪn, ˈkɪn ɪn/
Definitions of kinin word
- noun kinin cytokinin. 1
- noun kinin any of a group of hormones, formed in body tissues, that cause dilation of blood vessels and influence capillary permeability. 1
- noun kinin Any of a group of substances formed in body tissue in response to injury. They are polypeptides and cause vasodilation and smooth muscle contraction. 1
- noun kinin any of a group of polypeptides in the blood that cause dilation of the blood vessels and make smooth muscles contract 0
- noun kinin a powerful, short-lived peptide that lowers blood pressure, increases vascular permeability, dilates blood vessels, causes smooth muscle to contract, and triggers pain 0
- noun kinin (biochemistry) 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. 0
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Origin of kinin
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; independent use of -kinin, or (cyto)kin(esis) + -in2
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Parts of speech for Kinin
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kinin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
kinin usage trend in Literature
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