aldosterone definition
Aldosterone: A hormone produced by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland. Aldosterone regulates the balance of water and electrolytes in the body, encouraging the kidney to excrete potassium into the urine and retain sodium, thereby retaining water. Aldosterone: A hormone produced by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland. Aldosterone regulates the balance of water and electrolytes in the body, encouraging the kidney to excrete potassium into the urine and retain sodium, thereby retaining water. It is classified as a mineralocorticoid hormone. Definition of ALDOSTERONE. : a steroid hormone C21H28O5 of the adrenal cortex that functions in the regulation of the salt and water balance of the body. ADVERTISEMENT. ald ehyde + -o- + -sterone. Noun. 1. aldosterone-a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance. mineralocorticoid-hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium. Translations. 1. aldosterone-a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance. mineralocorticoid-hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium. 1. aldosterone-a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance. mineralocorticoid-hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium. Translations. aldosterone-a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance. mineralocorticoid-hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium. Translations. : a steroid hormone C21H28O5 of the adrenal cortex that functions in the regulation of the salt and water balance of the body. ADVERTISEMENT. Noun. 1. aldosterone-a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance. mineralocorticoid-hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium. Noun. 1. aldosterone-a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance. mineralocorticoid-hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium. Translations.
A hormone produced by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland.