angiotensin I

/ˈændʒioʊˌtɛnsən aɪ/
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Definitions of angiotensin I
  1. noun
    a physiologically inactive form of angiotensin that is the precursor to angiotensin II
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    type of:
    Hypertensin, angiotensin, angiotonin
    any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
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