Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 6 compound words that contain angiotensin. The most common are listed below. Open angiotensin in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- angiotensin converting enzymeAn enzyme which catalyzes the creation of angiotensin, and is a strong vasoconstrictor.
- angiotensin IIA form of angiotensin caused by the conversion of angiotensin I through removal of two C-terminal residues by the angiotensin converting enzyme.
- angiotensin IIIA peptide that is formed by removing an amino acid from angiotensin II by aminopeptidase A.
- angiotensin IVA hexapeptide that has a wide range of activities in the central nervous system.
- angiotensin receptor blockerA type of pharmaceutical that binds to and inhibits AT1 and thereby blocks the arteriolar contraction and sodium retention effects of the renin-angiotensin system.
- angiotensin receptor blockersplural of angiotensin receptor blocker: A type of pharmaceutical that binds to and inhibits AT1 and thereby blocks the arteriolar contraction and sodium retention effects of the renin-angiotensin system.
- renin-angiotensin systemA collection of hormones involved in the regulation of the body's blood pressure and water content.
- angiotensin converting enzymesplural of angiotensin converting enzyme: An enzyme which catalyzes the creation of angiotensin, and is a strong vasoconstrictor.
- renin-angiotensin systemsplural of renin-angiotensin system: A collection of hormones involved in the regulation of the body's blood pressure and water content.
Compound words 6
- angiotensinogenA globulin produced by the liver
- angiotensinaseAny peptidase that hydrolyzes angiotensin
- angiotensinergicProduced or activated by angiotensin
- sartanAny of a group of angiotensin receptor antagonists that are used in the treatment of hypertension.
- angiotensinamideA potent vasoconstrictor, derived from angiotensin II, used as a cardiac stimulant.
- angiotensinasesplural of angiotensinase: Any peptidase that hydrolyzes angiotensin