dictionary help| herz hormone | medical dictionary |
A substance present in extracts of cardiac tissue that augments cardiac contraction; possibly adenosine, a catecholamine, or some non-specific stimulant present generally in tissues.
Synonyms: cardiac hormone, heart hormone.
(05 Mar 2000)
Herwigh Rieger, Herxheimer, Karl, Herxheimer's reaction < Prev | Next > herzstoss, Heschl, Richard, Heschl's gyri
Bookmark with:      | word visualiser | Go and visit our forums  |
