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angiotensin II

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angiotensin II
n.
An octapeptide that is a potent vasopressor and a powerful stimulus for production and release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex.
angiotensin II (anˈ·jē·ō·tenˑ·sin tōō),
n a powerful stimulant used to raise blood pressure by stimulating the release of aldosterone while concurrently causing vasoconstriction.


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