Look up: aldosterone

1. aldosterone
   [n] - a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland
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2. Aldosterone
   Aldosterone: A hormone made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland that regulates the balance of salt and water in the body. Pronounced AL·do·ste·rone. Aldosterone is secreted in response to low salt levels. Aldosterone then activates the MR (for mineralocorticoid receptor) gene. (Ald...
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3. aldosterone
   A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, that controls salt and water balance in the kidney.
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4. aldosterone
   <endocrinology, hormone> A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, that controls salt and water balance in the kidney. ... Abnormally high levels of this hormone cause sodium retention, high blood pressure, heart rhythum irregularities and possibly paralysis ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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5. aldosterone
   noun a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance
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6. aldosterone
   (al-dos´tәr-ōn) the main mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex, the principal biological activity of which is the regulation of electrolyte and water balance by promoting the retention of sodium (and, therefore, of water) and the excretion of potassium; the retention of water induces ...
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7. aldosterone
   a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal gland. It serves as the principal regulator of the salt and water balance of the body (a ... [13 related articles]
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8. aldosterone
   Type: Term Pronunciation: al-dos′tĕr-ōn Definitions: 1. A mineralocorticoid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex; its major action is to facilitate potassium exchange for sodium in the distal renal tubule, causing sodium reabsorption and potassium and hydrog...
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9. 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...
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10. 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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11. 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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12. aldosterone
    (al-dos;teron) The principal corticosteroid hormone involved in the regulation of electrolyte balance (mineralocorticoid).
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13. aldosterone
    (al-dos;teron) The principal corticosteroid hormone involved in the regulation of electrolyte balance (mineralocorticoid).
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14. aldosterone
    A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that controls the reabsorption of sodium in the renal tubule of the nephron.
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15. 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. Aldosterone is a type of mineralocorticoid hormone.
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16. Aldosterone
    --> `Aldosterone` is a hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium ions and water and the release (secretion) of potassium ions in the collecting ducts and distal convoluted tubule of the kidneys` functional unit, the nephron. This increases blood volume and, therefore, increases blood pressur...
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