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Meaning of RENIN
Pronunciation:
'reenin
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
a
proteolytic
enzyme
secreted
by
the
kidneys
;
catalyzes
the
formation
of
angiotensin
and
thus
affects
blood
pressure
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See Also:
peptidase
,
protease
,
proteinase
,
proteolytic enzyme
Medical Dictionary
Definition:
Hormone released by the kidney that helps regulate blood pressure.
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