bradykinin
/ˌbrædɪˈkaɪnɪn/
noun
- A chemical in the body that causes blood vessels to widen and can lead to swelling, pain, or a drop in blood pressure.
- Doctors study bradykinin to understand how inflammation works in the body.
- When you get a bee sting, bradykinin is released and causes the area to swell.
- Some medications block bradykinin to help reduce pain and swelling.