deoxycorticosterone

American

[dee-ok-si-kawr-ti-kos-tuh-rohn, -koh-stuh-rohn] / diˌɒk sɪˌkɔr tɪˈkɒs təˌroʊn, -ˌkoʊ stəˈroʊn /

noun

Biochemistry. a steroid hormone, C 21 H 30 O 3 , secreted by the adrenal cortex, related to corticosterone and involved in regulating the water and electrolyte balance.
Pharmacology. a preparation of deoxycorticosterone used to treat symptoms of adrenal insufficiency.

deoxycorticosterone British

/ diːˌɒksɪˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈstɪərəʊn /

noun

a corticosteroid hormone important in maintaining sodium and water balance in the body

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Etymology

Origin of deoxycorticosterone

deoxy- + corticosterone

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