Physiology · Cardiovascular System · Hard
Endothelin
Meaning: A potent peptide released by blood vessel linings that causes strong vasoconstriction.
In practice: Drugs that block endothelin receptors are used in pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Word parts
- endo- means inside
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