Hypertensin (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Hypertensin was used to treat low blood pressure by causing blood vessels to constrict and increase blood flow to vital organs.
- The medical team administered a controlled dose of hypertensin to counteract the effects of severe hypotension in the patient.
- Research on hypertensin led to the development of more targeted and effective treatments for conditions involving abnormal blood pressure.
- The pharmaceutical company discontinued production of hypertensin due to the availability of safer and more effective alternatives.
- In the past, hypertensin was sometimes used to treat patients in shock by temporarily increasing their blood pressure.