atrial natriuretic peptide

Noun

Meaning

atrial natriuretic peptide (plural atrial natriuretic peptides)

(biochemistry, endocrinology) A strong vasodilatory, peptide hormone, secreted by the cardiac muscle cells.

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Synonyms

ANP atrial natriuretic factor

Close letter words and terms

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