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renin

[ ree-nin ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys that is involved in the release of angiotensin.

renin

/ ˈriːnɪn /

noun

  1. a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys, which plays an important part in the maintenance of blood pressure

renin

/ rē′nĭn,rĕn′ĭn /

  1. A proteinase enzyme of high specificity that is released by the kidney and acts to raise blood pressure by activating angiotensin.
  2. See also angiotensin

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Word History and Origins

Origin of renin1

First recorded in 1890–95; ren(i)- + -in 2

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Word History and Origins

Origin of renin1

C20: from reni- + -in

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