(biochemistry) 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.

A surname from French.

(mineralogy) A tetragonal-scalenohedral orange brown mineral containing arsenic, copper, germanium, iron, sulfur, and zinc.

(endocrinology) A collection of hormones involved in the regulation of the body's blood pressure and water content

simple past tense and past participle of renig

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of renice

present participle of renice

(transitive, computing, Unix) To change (usually to lower) the priority of a process that is already running.

simple past tense and past participle of renice

present participle of renig