Renin Definition

rēnĭn, rĕnĭn
noun
A proteolytic enzyme, formed in the kidneys, that helps produce angiotensin, which is a powerful pressor responsible for hypertension.
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Origin of Renin

  • Latin rēnēs kidneys –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Renin Sentence Examples

  • The changes in plasma aldosterone, cortisol, and renin are summarized in the table earlier on the page.

  • Increased plasma atrial natriuretic factor and reduced plasma renin in patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.

  • The stomach wall also secretes gastrin while the kidney produces the hormone renin.

  • More recently, I have been involved in the detailed determination of gene function through induced mutation of the genes encoding renin.

  • The kidneys also help produce a hormone called renin that is vital for regulating blood pressure.

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