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Noun: renin  re-nin
  1. A proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyses the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure
    "Renin inhibitors are used to treat hypertension"

Derived forms: renins

Type of: peptidase, protease, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme

Encyclopedia: Renin, Iran