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Meaning of tachykinin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi takykiniini

CEFR level

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

tachylalia tachylectin tachylogia tachylyte tachymetabolism Tachymeter

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