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Meaning of kallikrein | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌkæl.əˈkɹiː.ɪn

Definitions

A hypotensive protease that liberates kinins from blood plasma proteins and is used therapeutically for vasodilation.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Español calicreína
Italiano callicreina

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

kallilite Kallinus Kalliope Kalliopi Kallipolis kallipyg

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