Associations to the word «Aldosterone»

Wiktionary

ALDOSTERONE, noun. (steroid hormone) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.

Dictionary definition

ALDOSTERONE, noun. A corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance.

Wise words

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