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.
Origin of cytokinin
cyto- + kinincytokinin
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cytokinin
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Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth and delay the senescence of leaves.
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Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth and delay the senescence of leaves. Cytokinins are synthesized mainly in root tips.
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cytokinin - Medical Definition
n.
Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth and delay the senescence of leaves.
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