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Any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
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angiotensin
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
Angiotensin is a peptide hormone that causes vasoconstriction and a subsequent increase in blood pressure . It is part of the renin-angiotensin system , which is a major target for drugs that lower blood pressure. Angiotensin also stimulates the release ...
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n. any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels [syn: angiotonin , Hypertensin ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context hormone English) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure.
Usage examples of angiotensin.
Hundreds of human proteins, from angiotensin to chorionic gonadotropin, were being grown as crystals aboard ISS -- vital pharmaceutical research that could lead to the development of new drugs.