aldosterone
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noun \al-ˈdäs-tə-ˌrōn; ˌal-dō-ˈster-ˌōn, -ˈstir-; ˈal-dō-stə-ˌrōn\Definition of ALDOSTERONE
: a steroid hormone C21H28O5 of the adrenal cortex that functions in the regulation of the salt and water balance of the body
Origin of ALDOSTERONE
aldehyde + -o- + -sterone
First Known Use: 1954
al·do·ste·rone
noun \al-ˈdäs-tə-ˌrōn; ˌal-dō-ˈsti(ə)r-ˌōn, -stə-ˈrōn\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ALDOSTERONE
: a steroid hormone C21H28O5 of the adrenal cortex that functions in the regulation of the salt and water balance of the body
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