HealthAugust 17, 2026

renin

REE-nin

Definition

An enzyme produced by the kidneys that plays a central role in the body's renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) to regulate blood pressure.

Etymology

The term is derived from 'ren-' (the Latin root for kidney, 'renes') combined with the suffix '-in,' which is commonly used to designate enzymes or chemical substances.

In the news

The article lists the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system as one of the two primary, well-known drivers of blood pressure that doctors typically focus on when treating hypertension.

A Third Hidden Driver of High Blood Pressure Has Been Discovered – And a Potential Fix

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