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atrial natriuretic peptide
noun
called also atrial natriuretic factor
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1986, in the meaning defined above
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“Atrial natriuretic peptide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atrial%20natriuretic%20peptide. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Medical Definition
atrial natriuretic peptide
nouncalled also atrial natriuretic factor, atriopeptin
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