angiotensin : Idioms & Phrases
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angiotensin converting enzyme
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noun proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
ACE; angiotensin converting enzyme.
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angiotensin i
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noun a physiologically inactive form of angiotensin that is the precursor to angiotensin II
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angiotensin ii
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noun a potent vasopressor agent formed from angiotensin I
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angiotensin ii inhibitor
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noun an agent that retards or restrains the action of angiotensin II
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angiotensin-converting enzyme
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noun proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
ACE; angiotensin converting enzyme.
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angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
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noun an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure
ACE inhibitor.
