Angiotensin amide
angiotensin amide
angiotensin amide n.
A peptide analogue to angiotensin II that is used as a vasopressor agent in the treatment of certain types of shock and circulatory collapse.
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any of three oligopeptides occurring in plasma, an inactive form (angiotensin I) and two varieties (angiotensin II and angiotensin III) that elevate blood pressure and stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone. noun a peptide of physiological importance that is capable of causing constriction of blood vessels, which raises blood pressure angiotensin I n. A […]
- Angiotensin ii
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