| angiotensin |
any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
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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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| angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor |
ACE inhibitor: antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin 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
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| angiotensin amide |
an amide derivative of angiotensin and a powerful vasoconstrictor and vasopressor, used in the treatment of certain hypotensive states; usually administered by slow intravenous infusion, and sometimes intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
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