(biochemistry) A compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It is a peptide with nine amino-acid residues.
creakingly
creakingly
adv
With a creaking sound.
graymalkin
graymalkin
noun
Alternative form of grimalkin (“a cat”)
hemikaryon
karyomiton
karyomiton
noun
(cytology, rare, obsolete) The reticular network of fine fibers, of which the nucleus of a cell is in part composed.
perikaryon
perikaryon
noun
The cell body of a neuron or of an odontoblast.
prankingly
prankingly
adv
(archaic) With showy display or adornment.
prankishly
prankishly
adv
In a prankish way.
ranklingly
ranklingly
adv
In a way that rankles.
skylarking
skylarking
noun
(originally nautical) Playing around; frolicking; originally, running about the rigging of a vessel for fun; horseplay.
