angiotensin-converting enzyme

A form of angiotensin converting enzyme — An enzyme which catalyzes the creation of angiotensin, and is a strong vasoconstrictor.

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Meanings

nounangiotensin-converting enzyme (plural angiotensin-converting enzymes)

plural angiotensin-converting enzymes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of angiotensin converting enzyme.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounproteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II

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angiotensin converting enzymeACE
Broader
proteasepeptidaseproteinase
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