tachykinin

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tachykinin /tachy·ki·nin/ (-ki´nin) any of a family of peptides structurally and functionally similar to substance P; all are potent, rapidly acting secretagogues and cause smooth muscle contraction and vasodilation.

tachykinin.

See substance P.

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