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atrial natriuretic peptide

noun

Definition of atrial natriuretic peptide

: a peptide hormone secreted by the cardiac atria that in pharmacological doses promotes salt and water excretion and lowers blood pressure

— called also atrial natriuretic factor

First Known Use of atrial natriuretic peptide

1986, in the meaning defined above

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atrial natriuretic peptide

noun

Medical Definition of atrial natriuretic peptide

: a peptide hormone secreted by myocytes of the cardiac atria that in pharmacological doses promotes salt and water excretion and lowers blood pressure —abbreviation ANP

— called also atrial natriuretic factor, atriopeptin

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