aldosterone

[ al-doh-sti-rohn, al-doh-sti-rohn, al-dos-tuh-rohn ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a hormone produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland, instrumental in the regulation of sodium and potassium reabsorption by the cells of the tubular portion of the kidney.

aldosterone

/ ælˈdɒstəˌrəʊn /

noun

1. the principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. A synthesized form is used in the treatment of Addison's disease. Formula: C 21 H 27 O 5

aldosterone

/ ăl-dŏs′tə-rōn′ /

1. A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates salt and water balance in the body. Chemical formula: C 21 H 28 O 5 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of aldosterone¹

First recorded in 1950–55; ald(ehyde) + -o- + ster(ol) + -one

Word History and Origins

Origin of aldosterone¹

C20: from ald ( ehyde ) + -o- + ster ( ol ) + -one