ANGIOTENSIN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels

Categories: Vasoconstrictor, Vasoconstrictive, Pressor

Synonyms

Hypertensin, Angiotensin, Angiotonin

🔗 Related Words

angio – A related word in the same word family.

hypertension – A related word in the same word family.

-in – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Words in the same family branched apart as languages evolved in different regions.