bradykinins
/ˌbreɪdiˈkaɪnɪnz/
noun
- A group of chemicals in the body that cause blood vessels to widen and make them leaky, leading to swelling and pain, often involved in inflammation and allergic reactions.
- Doctors study bradykinins to understand how the body responds to injuries.
- When you get a bee sting, bradykinins are released and cause the area to swell.
- Some medications work by blocking bradykinins to reduce swelling in patients.