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aldosterone

[ al-doh-sti-rohn, al-doh-sti-rohn, al-dos-tuh-rohn ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. a hormone produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland, instrumental in the regulation of sodium and potassium reabsorption by the cells of the tubular portion of the kidney.


aldosterone

/ ælˈdɒstəˌrəʊn /

noun

  1. the principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. A synthesized form is used in the treatment of Addison's disease. Formula: C 21 H 27 O 5
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aldosterone

/ ăl-dŏstə-rōn′ /

  1. A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates salt and water balance in the body. Chemical formula: C 21 H 28 O 5 .


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Word History and Origins

Origin of aldosterone1

First recorded in 1950–55; ald(ehyde) + -o- + ster(ol) + -one
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aldosterone1

C20: from ald ( ehyde ) + -o- + ster ( ol ) + -one

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