nesiritide
Meanings
noun
- The recombinant form of the 32-amino acid human B-type natriuretic peptide, used to facilitate cardiovascular fluid homeostasis through counterregulation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From nesi- (of unknown origin) + -ritide (“natriuretic peptide”).
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