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/aw rik"yeuh lin/, n. Biochem.[1980-85; perh. AURICUL(AR APPENDAGE) + -IN2]
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auriculin
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auriculin — /aw rik yeuh lin/, n. Biochem. See atrial natriuretic factor. [1980 85; perh. AURICUL(AR APPENDAGE) + IN2] … Useful english dictionary
atrial na|tri|u|ret|ic peptide — atrial na|tri|u|ret|ic factor or atrial na|tri|u|ret|ic peptide «NAY tree yu REHT ihk», = auriculin. (Cf. ↑auriculin) … Useful english dictionary
atrial na|tri|u|ret|ic factor — or atrial na|tri|u|ret|ic peptide «NAY tree yu REHT ihk», = auriculin. (Cf. ↑auriculin) … Useful english dictionary
atrial natriuretic factor — any of several peptide hormones that are released by the atria of the heart in response to an abnormal increase in blood volume and that modulate blood pressure and the excretion of sodium, potassium, and water. Abbr: ANF Also called atriopeptin … Universalium
atrial natriuretic factor — noun see atrial natriuretic peptide * * * any of several peptide hormones that are released by the atria of the heart in response to an abnormal increase in blood volume and that modulate blood pressure and the excretion of sodium, potassium, and … Useful english dictionary
au|ric|u|lin — « RIHK yuh lihn», noun. a hormone produced by the heart that dilates blood vessels, decreases the rate of heart contractions, and stimulates the excretion of sodium in the urine: »A lack of…auriculin could play an important role in causing some… … Useful english dictionary
