Hypertensin Hypertensin /ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnsɪn/

noun

1. Any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels  ( angiotensin , angiotonin , Hypertensin )
   any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
   
   

 shroud shroud /ˈʃraʊd/

noun

1. Burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped  ( cerement , pall , shroud , winding-clothes , winding-sheet )
   burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
   
   
2. (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind  ( mainsheet , sheet , shroud , tack , weather sheet )
   (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
    The sailor adjusted the sheet to catch more wind and increase the boat's speed
   The sailor adjusted the sheet to catch more wind and increase the boat's speed
   
3. A line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute  ( shroud )
   a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
   

verb

1. () Cover as if with a shroud  ( cover , enshroud , hide , shroud )
   cover as if with a shroud
    The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
   The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
   
2. Wrap in a shroud  ( shroud )
   wrap in a shroud
    Shroud the corpses
   shroud the corpses
   
3. Form a cover like a shroud  ( shroud )
   form a cover like a shroud
    Mist shrouded the castle
   Mist shrouded the castle
   

 overuse overuse /ˌoʊvɝˈjuːz/

noun

1. Exploitation to the point of diminishing returns  ( overexploitation , overuse , overutilisation [British] , overutilization )
   exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
   
   

verb

1. Make use of too often or too extensively  ( overdrive , overuse , overutilise [British] , overutilize )
   make use of too often or too extensively
   

 academician academician /ˌækəˈdɛmɪʃən/

noun

1. An educator who works at a college or university  ( academician , faculty member , academic )
   an educator who works at a college or university
   
2. A scholar who is skilled in academic disputation  ( academician , schoolman )
   a scholar who is skilled in academic disputation
   
3. Someone elected to honorary membership in an academy  ( academician )
   someone elected to honorary membership in an academy
    The renowned academician was invited to give a lecture at the university's annual event.
   The renowned academician was invited to give a lecture at the university's annual event.