Hypertensin meaning

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

Definition of Hypertensin

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

    Synonyms: angiotensin, angiotonin

    Type of: vasoconstrictor

    Kinds: angiotensin I, angiotensin II

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

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