ALL meanings of angiotensin
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A a - noun angiotensin a peptide of physiological importance that is capable of causing constriction of blood vessels, which raises blood pressure 3
- noun angiotensin a polypeptide that is a powerful vasopressor, formed in the blood by the action of renin on a plasma protein 3
- noun angiotensin The angiotensins are vasoconstrictor hormones formed by the action of renin on angiotensinogen. Angiotensins stimulate the production of aldosterone. 3
- noun angiotensin A protein whose presence in the blood promotes aldosterone secretion and tends to raise blood pressure. 1
- noun angiotensin any of three oligopeptides occurring in plasma, an inactive form (angiotensin I) and two varieties (angiotensin II and angiotensin III) that elevate blood pressure and stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone. 1
- noun angiotensin (biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure. 0