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- [ree-nin]
- /ˈri nɪn/
- /ˈriː.nən/
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- [ree-nin]
- /ˈri nɪn/
Definitions of renin word
- noun renin a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys that is involved in the release of angiotensin. 1
- noun renin a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys, which plays an important part in the maintenance of blood pressure 0
- noun renin a proteolytic enzyme, formed in the kidneys, that helps produce angiotensin, which is a powerful pressor responsible for hypertension 0
- noun renin Renin is an enzyme secreted by the kidneys which plays an important part in the maintenance of blood pressure by activating angiotensin. 0
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Origin of renin
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; ren(i)- + -in2
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Parts of speech for Renin
noun
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preposition
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renin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
renin usage trend in Literature
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