Definition of "kinins" []

• Plural form of kinin. (noun)

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• "The molecules of the kinins are simpler than are those of the gastrointestinal hormones."
• "Even with the structure in hand, they can't tell exactly how the kinins bring about the effects they do."
• "Eventually, bradykinin, kallidin, and all similar hormones were grouped under the name kinins."