English Explanatory Dictionary

tachykinin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of a family of widespread neuropeptides that excite neurons, evoke behavioral responses, and contract muscles.

Word forms

tachykinin tachykinins

Etymology

From tachy- + kinin.

Derived words

preprotachykinin protachykinin tachykinergic tachykininergic -tant

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