angiotensin
/ˌændʒioʊˈtɛnsɪn/
noun
- A hormone that narrows blood vessels and raises blood pressure, often involved in the body's regulation of fluid balance.
- When angiotensin is released, it causes blood vessels to constrict and increases blood pressure.
- Doctors monitor angiotensin levels to help manage patients with high blood pressure.
- Certain medications work by blocking the effects of angiotensin to treat hypertension.