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angiotensin iii

an·gi·o·ten·sin
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-jee-oh-ten-sin]
    • /ˌæn dʒi oʊˈtɛn sɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-jee-oh-ten-sin]
    • /ˌæn dʒi oʊˈtɛn sɪn/

Definition of angiotensin iii words

  • noun angiotensin iii any of three oligopeptides occurring in plasma, an inactive form (angiotensin I) and two varieties (angiotensin II and angiotensin III) that elevate blood pressure and stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone. 1
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Origin of angiotensin iii

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; probably blend of angiotonin + hypertensin, earlier names for the substances

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Parts of speech for Angiotensin iii

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angiotensin iii popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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