angiotensin

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angiotensin angiotensin converting enzyme angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor angiotensin I angiotensin II

Main Entry: an·gio·ten·sin
Pronunciation: an-j--ten(t)-sn
Function: noun
1 : either of two forms of a kinin of which one has marked physiological activity and the other is its physiologically inactive precursor; especially : ANGIOTENSIN II
2 : a synthetic amide derivative of angiotensin II used to treat some forms of hypotension