ANGIOTENSIN
\ˈaŋɡɪˌə͡ʊtənsˌɪn], \ˈaŋɡɪˌəʊtənsˌɪn], \ˈa_ŋ_ɡ_ɪ__ˌəʊ_t_ə_n_s_ˌɪ_n]\
Definitions of ANGIOTENSIN
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any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
By Princeton University
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any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Oligopeptides ranging in size from angiotensin precursors with 14 amino acids to the active vasoconstrictor angiotensin II with 8 amino acids, or their analogs or derivatives. The amino acid content varies with the species and changes in that content produce antagonistic or inactive compounds.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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