mineralocorticoid

American  

[min-er-uh-loh-kawr-ti-koid] / ˌmɪn ər ə loʊˈkɔr tɪˌkɔɪd /

noun

1. Biochemistry. any of a group of corticosteroid hormones, synthesized by the adrenal cortex, that regulate the excretion or reabsorption of sodium and potassium by the kidneys, salivary glands, and sweat glands.

2. Pharmacology. any of various natural or synthetic drugs having mineralocorticoid activity.

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mineralocorticoid British  

/ ˌmɪnərələʊˈkɔːtɪˌkɔɪd /

noun

1. any corticosteroid that controls electrolyte and water balance, esp by promoting retention of sodium by the kidney tubules

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Etymology

Origin of mineralocorticoid

First recorded in 1945–50; mineral + -o- + cortic(o)- + -oid

Example Sentences

It also triggers the release of the mineralocorticoid aldosterone from the adrenal cortex, which in turn stimulates the renal tubules to reabsorb more sodium.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid that regulates sodium levels in the blood.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The main mineralocorticoid is aldosterone, which regulates the concentration of Na+ ions in urine, sweat, pancreas, and saliva.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Because it is produced in the cortex of the adrenal gland and affects the concentrations of minerals Na+ and K+, aldosterone is referred to as a mineralocorticoid, a corticosteroid that affects ion and water balance.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The main mineralocorticoid is aldosterone, which regulates the concentration of ions in urine, sweat, and saliva.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013