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aldosterone
[ al-doh-sti-rohn, al-doh-sti-rohn, al-dos-tuh-rohn ]
noun
, Biochemistry.
- 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
- 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
aldosterone
/ ăl-dŏs′tə-rōn′ /
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aldosterone1
C20: from ald ( ehyde ) + -o- + ster ( ol ) + -one
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