angiotensin
|an-gi-o-ten-sin|
🇺🇸
/ˌændʒioʊˈtɛnsɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˌændʒiəʊˈtɛnsɪn/
blood vessel constricting hormone
Etymology
'angiotensin' originates from English, specifically from the combination of 'angio-' meaning 'vessel' and 'tensin' from 'tension', referring to pressure or stretching.
'angiotensin' was coined in the 20th century from scientific Latin roots to describe a substance that increases vascular tension.
Initially, it referred specifically to a substance that increases blood vessel tension, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a peptide hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict, resulting in increased blood pressure.
Angiotensin plays a key role in regulating blood pressure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 13:36