atriopeptin

atrial natriuretic factor

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noun atriopeptin any of several peptide hormones that are released by the atria of the heart in response to an abnormal increase in blood volume and that modulate blood pressure and the excretion of sodium, potassium, and water. Abbreviation: ANF. 1
noun atriopeptin (biochemistry) Atrial natriuretic peptide, a powerful vasodilator, and a protein (polypeptide) hormone secreted by heart muscle cells. 0

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