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ALDOSTERONE
aldosterone
(noun) a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
aldosterone (plural aldosterones)
(steroid hormone) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.
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