angiotonase
|an-gi-o-to-nase|
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/ˌændʒioʊtəˈneɪs/
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/ˌændʒiəʊtəˈneɪs/
enzyme regulating blood vessel tone
Etymology
'angiotonase' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', 'tonos' meaning 'tension', and the suffix '-ase' used for enzymes.
'angiotonase' was formed in modern scientific English by combining Greek roots and the enzyme suffix '-ase', and has been used in medical literature since the 20th century.
Initially, it referred specifically to an enzyme affecting blood vessel tone, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that is involved in the regulation of blood vessel tone, typically by breaking down certain peptides that affect blood pressure.
Angiotonase plays a role in controlling blood pressure by breaking down vasoactive peptides.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 14:51