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angiotensin: Meaning and Definition of
an•gi•o•ten•sin
Pronunciation: (an"jē-ō-ten'sin), [key]
— n. Biochem.
- any of three oligopeptides occurring in plasma, an inactive formand two varietiesandthat elevate blood pressure and stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone.
See also:
- angiotensin (Thesaurus)
