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cytokinin Definition

☆ cyto·ki·nin (sīt′ō kī′nin)

noun

any of a group of organic compounds which behave like hormones in plants, promoting cell division and cell differentiation into roots and shoots, inhibiting aging, etc.

Etymology: cyto- + kinin

cytokinin Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • level: Suppression also occurred in leaves, possibly as a result of increased cytokinin levels.