Angiotonin

/ˌændʒioʊˈtoʊnɪn/ noun

Definition

A substance or hormone that regulates and maintains the tone and tension of blood vessels, helping control their contraction and relaxation.

Etymology

From Greek 'angion' (vessel) + 'tonos' (tone, tension) + '-in' (substance). This biochemical term describes natural regulators of vascular tension.

Kelly Says

Angiotonin works like a tension-setter for blood vessels—it's one of your body's natural chemicals that keeps blood vessels at the right tightness for healthy circulation!

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