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Renin Definition & Meaning

renin
noun
  1. a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure

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What does renin mean?
a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure
What part of speech is renin?
Renin is a noun.

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