What does "renin" mean?

A circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I. Due to its activity which ultimately leads to the formation of angiotensin II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.

What is a synonym for "renin"?

Common synonyms include: angiotensinogenase, angiotensinogenase.

Renin

//ˈɹi.nɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I. Due to its activity which ultimately leads to the formation of angiotensin II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure. countable, uncountable
2
a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

angiotensinogenase angiotensinogenase

Etymology

From reno- + -in.

Related phrases

renin-angiotensin system

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