Atrial-natriuretic-peptide definition
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.
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.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
atrial-natriuretic-peptide
Plural:
atrial natriuretic peptides