"renin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɹiː.nɪn/ [UK], /ˈɹi.nɪn/ [US], /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/ [US] Forms: renins [plural]
Etymology: From reno- + -in. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|reno|in}} reno- + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} renin (countable and uncountable, plural renins)
  1. (biochemistry) 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. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Enzymes Synonyms: angiotensinogenase Derived forms: renin-angiotensin system Related terms: rennin Translations (enzyme): reniini (Finnish), renina [feminine] (Italian), renina [feminine] (Spanish), renin (Turkish)

Inflected forms

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