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| Symbol: O; atomic weight: 15.9994; atomic number: 8 |
| Symbol: He; atomic weight: 4.0026; atomic number: 2 |
aldosterone al·dos·ter·one (āl-dŏs'tə-rōn')
n.
A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates the salt and water balance in the body.
| aldosterone (āl-dŏs'tə-rōn') Pronunciation Key
A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates salt and water balance in the body. Chemical formula: C21H28O5. |
aldosterone
a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal gland. It serves as the principal regulator of the salt and water balance of the body (a mineralocorticoid) and has a small effect on the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
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