Aldosterone antagonist

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A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates the salt and water balance in the body.

[ald(ehyde) + ster(ol) + -one.]

aldosterone [ælˈdɒstəˌrəʊn]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. A synthesized form is used in the treatment of Addison's disease. Formula: C₂₁H₂₇O₅

[from ald(ehyde) + -o- + ster(ol) + -one]

aldosterone (

l-d

-r

)

A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates salt and water balance in the body. Chemical formula: C₂₁H₂₈O₅.

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Noun

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 [ælˈdɒstəˌrəʊn] N → aldosterona f

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adenosis adrenal cortex aldosteronism Conn's syndrome corticosteroid gland disease glandular disease glandular disorder hyperaldosteronism mineralocorticoid spironolactone syndrome	We found that some of the available medications may not be as effective in women, while other therapies, for example, beta blockers, aldosterone antagonists and pacemakers, may be very beneficial," said Dr. Women respond differently to heart failure treatment than men by Asian News International If the former, studies would need to determine whether a person would benefit from treating OSA to reduce aldosterone levels; if the latter, whether a person would benefit from an aldosterone antagonist drug to reduce the severity of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea and aldosterone by Patrick, Regina / FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine These medications include antiplatelet drug therapy (aspirin), beta blocker therapy (metoprolol), ACE inhibitor therapy, statin therapy, aldosterone antagonist agent eplerenone and omega-3 fatty acids. Heart Attack Description by Sven Ullmann / Food/cooking/nutrition community	alderman Aldermancy Aldermanic Aldermanity Aldermanlike Aldermanly Aldermanry Aldermanship Aldermaston Aldern Alderney Aldershot alderwoman aldicarb Aldine Aldington Aldis lamp Aldiss aldohexose aldol aldol reaction aldolase Aldomet aldose aldosterone Aldosterone antagonist aldosteronism Aldous Huxley Aldous Leonard Huxley aldoxime Aldridge-Brownhills Aldrin Aldrovanda Aldrovanda vesiculosa Aldus Manutius ale ale conner ale drinker Ale silver Ale-knight Aleak aleatoric aleatory aleatory contract Alebench Aleberry Alec Guinness alecithal Aleconner alecost Alectis	Aldomet Aldomet Aldonic acid ALDONYS Aldonza Aldonza Aldonza Lorenzo Aldonza Lorenzo ALDOP aldopentose aldopentose aldopentose Aldoril ALDOS aldose aldose aldose Aldose reductase Aldose reductase Aldose reductase inhibitor Aldose reductase inhibitor Aldoses Aldoses Aldoses Aldosteron Aldosteron Aldosteron aldosterone aldosterone aldosterone Aldosterone antagonist aldosterone antagonist diuretic aldosterone antagonist diuretic aldosterone antagonist diuretic Aldosterone Assay Aldosterone defiency aldosterone plus insulin Aldosterone synthase aldosterone test Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma aldosteronism aldosteronism aldosteronism aldosteronism, primary aldosteronoma aldosteronomas aldosteronomata ALDOT Aldous Huxley Aldous Huxley Aldous Leonard Huxley Aldous Leonard Huxley Aldoxime Aldoxime Aldoxime aldoxycarb ALDP ALDPES ALDPS ALDR Aldredge, Theoni V.

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We found that some of the available medications may not be as effective in women, while other therapies, for example, beta blockers, aldosterone antagonists and pacemakers, may be very beneficial," said Dr.

Women respond differently to heart failure treatment than men by Asian News International

If the former, studies would need to determine whether a person would benefit from treating OSA to reduce aldosterone levels; if the latter, whether a person would benefit from an aldosterone antagonist drug to reduce the severity of OSA.

Obstructive sleep apnea and aldosterone by Patrick, Regina / FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine

These medications include antiplatelet drug therapy (aspirin), beta blocker therapy (metoprolol), ACE inhibitor therapy, statin therapy, aldosterone antagonist agent eplerenone and omega-3 fatty acids.

Heart Attack Description by Sven Ullmann / Food/cooking/nutrition community

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