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Meaning of endothelin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌɛn.doʊˈθiː.lɪn

Definitions

Any of several polypeptides consisting of 21 amino acid residues that are produced in various cells and tissues, that play a role in regulating vasomotor activity, cell proliferation, and the production of hormones, and that have been implicated in the development of vascular disease.

uncountable

Equivalents

Español endotelina

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

endotheliocyte endotheliogenesis endothelioma endotheliopathy endotheliosis endotheliotoxin

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