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    aldosterone
    A hormone, of the type known as mineralocorticoids, which is produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland. Aldosterone regulates the concentration of ions in the blood by stimulating the reabsorption of sodium and the excretion of potassium by the kidneys. Too much aldosterone can cause high blood pr...
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    aldosterone
    aldosterone (ăl"dōstirōn') , steroid secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland. It is the most potent hormone regulating the body's electrolyte balance. Aldosterone acts directly on the kidney to decrease the rate of sodium-ion excretion (with accompanying retention of wa...
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0803163.html
    
    
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    Aldosterone
    Aldosterone is the principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. A synthesized form of aldosterone is used in the treatment of Addison's disease.
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    ALDOSTERONE
    A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; important in the regulation of sodium and potassium levels and, in turn, in retaining water within the body.
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    aldosterone
    (al-dos;teron) The principal corticosteroid hormone involved in the regulation of electrolyte balance (mineralocorticoid).
    Found op http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml
    
    
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    aldosterone
    (al-dos;teron) The principal corticosteroid hormone involved in the regulation of electrolyte balance (mineralocorticoid).
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    aldosterone
    A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that controls the reabsorption of sodium in the renal tubule of the nephron.
    Found op http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/biobookglossa.html
    
    
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    aldosterone
    A steroid hormone made by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal gland). It helps control the balance of water and salts in the kidney by keeping sodium in and releasing potassium from the body. Too much aldosterone can cause high blood pressure and a build-up of fluid in body tissues. A...
    Found op http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=A
    
    
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    aldosterone
    1) Mineralocorticoid
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/aldosterone/1
    
    

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