Aldosterone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ælˈdɒstəɹəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aldosterone is a noun meaning (biochemistry, steroids) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.
Meaning
(biochemistry, steroids) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.
Word Forms
- aldosterones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include renin, angiotensin, mineralocorticoid, electrocortin, adrenosterone, adrenocorticosteroid.
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