| D006977 |
Hypertension, Renal |
Persistent high BLOOD PRESSURE due to KIDNEY DISEASES, such as those involving the renal parenchyma, the renal vasculature, or tumors that secrete RENIN. |
Hypertensions, Renal,Renal Hypertension,Renal Hypertensions |
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| D007668 |
Kidney |
Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations. |
Kidneys |
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| D007674 |
Kidney Diseases |
Pathological processes of the KIDNEY or its component tissues. |
Disease, Kidney,Diseases, Kidney,Kidney Disease |
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| D008297 |
Male |
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Males |
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| D008875 |
Middle Aged |
An adult aged 45 - 64 years. |
Middle Age |
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| D009392 |
Nephrectomy |
Excision of kidney. |
Heminephrectomy,Heminephrectomies,Nephrectomies |
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| D011188 |
Potassium |
An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE. |
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| D012083 |
Renin |
A highly specific (Leu-Leu) endopeptidase that generates ANGIOTENSIN I from its precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate BLOOD PRESSURE and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. The enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.4.99.19. |
Angiotensin-Forming Enzyme,Angiotensinogenase,Big Renin,Cryorenin,Inactive Renin,Pre-Prorenin,Preprorenin,Prorenin,Angiotensin Forming Enzyme,Pre Prorenin,Renin, Big,Renin, Inactive |
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| D003404 |
Creatinine |
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Creatinine Sulfate Salt,Krebiozen,Salt, Creatinine Sulfate,Sulfate Salt, Creatinine |
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| D005260 |
Female |
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Females |
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