an·gio·ten·sin
n 1 : either of two forms of a kinin of which one has marked physiological activity : esp : ANGIOTENSIN II 2 : a synthetic amide derivative of angiotensin II used to treat some forms of hypotension .
Similar sounding terms: angiotensin I angiotensin II
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