aldosterone
al·do·ste·rone
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
Learn More About ALDOSTERONE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: aldosteronism
Previous Word in the Dictionary: aldose
All Words Near: aldosterone
Previous Word in the Dictionary: aldose
All Words Near: aldosterone
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up aldosterone? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
