Associations to the word «Angiotensin»

Wiktionary

ANGIOTENSIN, noun. (hormone) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure.
ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME, noun. (biochemistry) An enzyme which catalyzes the creation of angiotensin, and is a strong vasoconstrictor
ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYMES, noun. Plural of angiotensin converting enzyme

Dictionary definition

ANGIOTENSIN, noun. Any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels.

Wise words

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