renin
/ˈɹiː.nɪn/US/ˈɹi.nɪn/
renin noun: 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.
Noun
renin (countable and uncountable, plural renins)
- 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
renin meaning in Tamil
renin in Tamil
- சிறுநீரகரெனின்
Synonyms of renin
Forms of renin
| plural | renins |
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Origin of renin
From reno- + -in.
Words formed from renin
Questions about renin
- What does renin mean?
- Renin means 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.
- What is renin in Tamil?
- Renin in Tamil is சிறுநீரகரெனின். See Renin meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is renin?
- Renin is a noun.
- How do you pronounce renin?
- Renin is pronounced /ˈɹiː.nɪn/ (UK).
- What is the plural of renin?
- The plural of renin is renins.
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