angiotonin meaning

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

Definition of angiotonin

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

    Synonyms: angiotensin, Hypertensin

    Type of: vasoconstrictor

    Kinds: angiotensin I, angiotensin II

Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in IN · 10-letter words

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