renin

n. 肾素, 高血压蛋白原酶, 高血压蛋白的酶原 [化] 肾素; 血管紧张肽原酶

发音

UK /ˈɹiː.nɪn/
其它
US /ˈɹi.nɪn/
US /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/

词形变化

renins 复数 renins

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I. Due to its activity which ultimately leads to the formation of angiotensin II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.

    可数 不可数 化学 生物

词汇关系

名词

上位词 3

peptidase protease proteinase

词源

From reno- + -in.

来源：wiktionary