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renin

n. an enzyme that is released by the kidneys when blood pressure falls. It cleaves the plasma globulin protein angiotensinogen to form angiotensin.

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January 15th 2025

morphophilia

morphophilia

n. interest in sexual partners whose body characteristics (e.g., height, weight, skin and hair color) are different from one’s own.