mineralocorticoid

/ˈmɪnərəloʊˌkɔrdəˈkɔɪd/
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Definitions of mineralocorticoid
  1. noun
    hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium
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    types:
    aldosterone
    a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance
    type of:
    adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid
    a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
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