Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Definition
noun
A peptide hormone that is produced by the right atrium of the heart in response to elevated blood pressure and stimulates the excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys.
American Heritage Medicine
(biochemistry) A strong vasodilatory, peptide hormone, secreted by the cardiac muscle cells.
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Other Word Forms of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
Noun
Singular:
atrial natriuretic peptide
Plural:
atrial natriuretic peptides
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