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Definitions of angiotensin
  1. noun
    any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels

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  • ace proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
  • vasoconstrictor any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
  • renin a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure
  • renin a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure
  • pressor any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
  • vasoconstrictive any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
  • ace inhibitor an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure
  • angiotensin converting enzyme proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
  • angiotensin i a physiologically inactive form of angiotensin that is the precursor to angiotensin II
  • angiotensin ii a potent vasopressor agent formed from angiotensin I
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