Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

angioprotectin

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-gio-pro-tectin
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A peptide, similar to angiotensin, that causes vasodilation

Example Sentences

"Ang 1–7 and angioprotectin can bind to the Mas receptor (MasR) stimulating vasodilatation, inhibiting oxidative stress, fibrosis and cell proliferation."

Etymology

From angio- + protect + -in.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: angio
Suffix: protect

Questions

What does angioprotectin mean?: A peptide, similar to angiotensin, that causes vasodilation
Where does angioprotectin come from?: From angio- + protect + -in.

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