English Explanatory Dictionary

angiotensin receptor blocker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of pharmaceutical that binds to and inhibits AT1 and thereby blocks the arteriolar contraction and sodium retention effects of the renin-angiotensin system.

Word forms

angiotensin receptor blocker angiotensin receptor blockers
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