Definitions of angiotonin
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any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
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synonyms:
Hypertensin, angiotensin
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types:
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angiotensin I
a physiologically inactive form of angiotensin that is the precursor to angiotensin II
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angiotensin II
a potent vasopressor agent formed from angiotensin I
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type of:
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pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor
any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
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angiotensin I
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