Angiotonase

/ˌændʒioʊˈtoʊˌneɪs/ noun

Definition

An enzyme involved in regulating blood vessel tension by breaking down biochemical compounds that control vascular constriction and dilation.

Etymology

From 'angion' (vessel) + 'tonos' (tension) + '-ase' (enzyme). This biochemical term emerged with modern enzyme characterization in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Angiotonase is part of your body's tone-control system for blood vessels—it helps relax blood vessels by destroying tension-creating molecules!

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