Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A proteinase of high specificity that is released by the kidney and acts to raise blood pressure by activating angiotensin.
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- noun biochemistry An circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin-I. Because its activity ultimately leads to formation of angiotensin-II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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What happens is the kidneys in some ways, John, get overloaded and as a result of having all of that excess salt they start to release these hormones called renin, r-e-n-i-n, and what that causes is a shrinking of the blood vessels.
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"We are focusing on this system because we already know that inhibiting and controlling the production of renin, which is an enzyme that plays a role in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, helps to preserve kidney function," Pool said.
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Don't expect a routine test for that hormone, called renin, any time soon.
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Drugs that block a hormonal cascade, known as the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
THE MEDICAL NEWS 2010
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Don't expect a routine test for that hormone, called renin, any time soon.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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The discovery provides insight into a protein, renin, that is important in blood pressure regulation ...
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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Drugs that block a hormonal cascade, known as the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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Don't expect a routine test for that hormone, called renin, any time soon.
ajc.com - News 2010
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The discovery provides insight into a protein, renin, that is important in blood pressure regulation ...
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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Don't expect a routine test for that hormone, called renin, any time soon.
Dallas / Fort Worth news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs11tv.com 2010
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