What does RENIN mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:
  1. an enzyme secreted by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure and the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body
  2. a proteolytic enzyme that is the active principle of rennet and is used to coagulate milk in cheese making
Pronunciations:

US: /ˈrɛnɪn/

UK: /ˈriːnɪn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "renin" comes from the Latin word "renes," meaning "kidneys." It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the enzyme secreted by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance in the body. Later, it was discovered that renin is also the active principle in rennet, which is used to coagulate milk in cheese making.

Synonyms:
  • angiotensinogenase
  • kidney protease
  • rennin
Related Words:
  • inert
  • inter
  • niter
  • trine
  • tuner
Example Sentences:
  1. The doctor ordered a blood test to check the patients renin levels.
  2. The cheese maker added renin to the milk to coagulate it and form curds.


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