Angiotonin (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the patient's high blood pressure was caused by an overproduction of angiotonin in the kidneys.
- Researchers have been studying the effects of angiotonin on blood vessel constriction and its potential role in cardiovascular disease.
- The medication was designed to block the action of angiotonin, thereby reducing blood pressure and improving circulation.
- In the experiment, the injection of angiotonin caused a significant increase in blood pressure and a decrease in blood vessel diameter.
- The scientist's discovery of the role of angiotonin in regulating blood pressure led to the development of new treatments for hypertension.