Associations to the word «Renin»
Noun
- Hypertension
- Secretion
- Kidney
- Plasma
- Blocker
- Inhibitor
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hormone
- Peptide
- Retention
- Activation
- Mrna
- Enzyme
- Filtration
- Converting
- Artery
- Serum
- Stimulation
- Depletion
- Wasting
- Receptor
- Assay
- Suppression
- Electrolyte
- Apparatus
- Decrease
- Conn
- Pressure
- Inhibition
- Tumor
- Syndrome
- Ace
- Collagen
- Gland
- Blockade
- Testosterone
- Precursor
- Insulin
- Cascade
- Excess
- Liver
- Blood
- Steroid
- Subtype
- Beta
- Intake
- Thirst
- Prc
- Ren
- Vein
- Obesity
- Tissue
- Synthesis
- Chloride
- Feedback
- Baseline
- Alcoholism
- Concentration
- Level
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
RENIN, noun. (enzyme) A circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin-I. Because its activity ultimately leads to formation of angiotensin-II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.
Dictionary definition
RENIN, noun. A proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure.
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