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• angiotensin I (noun)
  1. a physiologically inactive form of angiotensin that is the precursor to angiotensin II
• angiotensin II (noun)
  1. a potent vasopressor agent formed from angiotensin I
• angiotensin II inhibitor (noun)
  1. an agent that retards or restrains the action of angiotensin II
• angiotensin-converting enzyme (noun)
  1. proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
• angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (noun)
  1. an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure
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