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English 1 sense of the word renin:
NOUNsubstancerenina proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys
renin pronunciation
Soundsriy'nahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
Englishrenin: 1 sense noun 1, substance
MeaningA proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure.
Broaderprotease, peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzymeAny enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
Spanishrenina
Catalanrenina

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