Losartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, resulting in the relaxation of the blood vessels. This relaxation causes the blood pressure to drop. The full effects of losartan are usually seen within 3 to 6 weeks after treatment has started. Losartan may be used alone or in combination with a diuretic (water pill).
Definitions of biological science. 1. dealing with the geographical distribution of animals and plants. the branch of biology that studies plants. the branch of biology that studies the effects of low temperatures on living tissues or organs or organisms. the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells. the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment.
cell biology. noun. Medical Definition of cell biology. : a branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, and life history of cells and their constituents : cytology 1a Cooperation among the cytoplasmic elements is an emerging area of study in cell biology.âJean L. Marx, Science, 9 Dec. 1983.