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Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: Angio-

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Definition: Prefix (angio-) - vessel
Examples: angiotensin (angio-tensin) - neurotransmitter that causes blood vessels to become narrow

Angiotensin substances help to control blood pressure by constricting blood vessels to reduce blood flow.

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