rennin

/ˈrɛnən/
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Definitions of rennin
  1. noun
    an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate
    synonyms: chymosin
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    type of:
    enzyme
    any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
    coagulase
    an enzyme that induces coagulation
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