aldosterone

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

nounBiochemistry.

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.

Origin of aldosterone

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

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British Dictionary definitions for aldosterone

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

Origin of aldosterone

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

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Scientific definitions for aldosterone

aldosterone

[ ăl-dŏs′tə-rōn′ ]

A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates salt and water balance in the body. Chemical formula: C21H28O5.

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