renin
5 points
English
5 letters
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Valid in: North American word list
Definitions
noun
a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹˈiːnʌn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural renins
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
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