angiotensin meaning

UK US /ˌænˌdʒioʊˈtɛnsɪn/ 5 syllables

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

Definition of angiotensin

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

    Synonyms: angiotonin, Hypertensin

    Type of: vasoconstrictor

    Kinds: angiotensin I, angiotensin II

How to pronounce angiotensin

angiotensin is pronounced /ˌænˌdʒioʊˈtɛnsɪn/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in IN · 11-letter words

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