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Definition of Aldosterone

1. Noun. A corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance.

Definition of Aldosterone

1. Noun. (steroid hormone) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body. ¹

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Definition of Aldosterone

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Medical Definition of Aldosterone

1. A steroid-based hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex. It controls salt and water balance in the kidney but mediating a receptor in the distal tubule that exchanges sodium or potassium for hydrogen ions. 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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Literary usage of Aldosterone

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1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"Plasma renin activity and plasma aldosterone were measured by previously reported radioimmu- noassay methods (7). The data was analyzed statistically by two ..."

2. Mineral Tolerance of Animals by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"aldosterone is necessary for normal rates of potassium excretion. aldosterone influences potassium excretion by activating sodium channels that allow the ..."

3. The Origin of Emotions: Version 1.0 by Mark Devon (2006)
"aldosterone regulates blood pressure when your heart rate increases. Endorphins suppress pain if you are injured. Palms and feet sweat to give you better ..."

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