[min-er-uh-loh-kawr-ti-koid] 
| 1. | Biochemistry. any of a group of corticosteroid hormones, synthesized by the adrenal cortex, that regulate the excretion or reabsorption of sodium and potassium by the kidneys, salivary glands, and sweat glands. |
| 2. | Pharmacology. any of various natural or synthetic drugs having mineralocorticoid activity. |
| min·er·al·o·cor·ti·coid (mĭn'ər-ə-lō-kôr'tĭ-koid') n. Any of a group of steroid hormones, such as aldosterone, that are secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in the body. |
mineralocorticoid min·er·al·o·cor·ti·coid (mĭn'ər-ə-lō-kôr'tĭ-koid')
n.
Any of a group of steroid hormones that are secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in the body.
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