kallidin

English

Alternative forms

• callidin

Etymology

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Noun

kallidin (countable and uncountable, plural kallidins)

1. (biochemistry) A decapeptide kinin, produced in the kidneys, that causes dilation of renal blood vessels and increased water excretion.

   Synonym: bradykininogen

Derived terms

• kallidinogen

Translations

decapeptide kinin produced in the kidneys

• Italian: callidina (it) f