renin

See also: Renin and renín

English

Etymology

From reno- +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɹiː.nɪn/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈɹi.nɪn/, /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/

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.

Synonyms

• angiotensinogenase

Derived terms

• renin-angiotensin system

 

Translations

enzyme

• Finnish: reniini
• Italian: renina (it) f
• Spanish: renina f
• Turkish: renin

See also

• rennin

Anagrams

• inner, niner