renin

renin definition - medical

re·nin (rēˈnĭn, rĕnˈĭn)

noun
A protein-digesting enzyme that is released by the kidneys and that catalyzes the hydrolysis of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I. Also called angiotensinogenase.

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