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-kinin
a combining form used in the names of hormones, especially peptide hormones:
bradykinin; cytokinin.
Origin:
<
Greek
kīn
(
eîn
) to move, set in motion (
compare
kinesis
,
kinetic
) +
-in
2
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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