Kilonewton per Centimeter Squared

**Semantic type:** Quantitative Concept

**Definition:** The kilonewton per centimeter squared is an SI derived unit of pressure; one newton is computed as the force necessary to accelerate a mass of one gram at the rate of one centimeter per second squared. One kilonewton per centimeter squared is descriptive of the amount of force exerted in a particular area. This measurement is frequently used when describing conditions of cellular movement.

**Synonyms:** - Kdyn/cm2 - Kilodyne per centimeter squared - kN/cm2 - kN/cm2 - kN/cm2 - kdyn/cm2