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renin

noun

A proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure

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Word length
5
Starts with
R
Ends with
N
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
5

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ˈɹiː.nɪn

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noun

  1. A proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure

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