renin
noun
Meaning
- nounA 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.
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Five-letter puzzle facts
- How common
- Rare – accepted as a guess
- #4,740 of 8,600 five-letter words by how often they're used
- Accepted as a guess, never an answer
- As a first guess
- Tests likely letters better than 65% of common five-letter words.
- Vowels: 2 · Different letters: 4 · Repeated letters: n