min·er·al·o·cor·ti·coid (m n  r--l -kôr t-koid)n. Any of a group of steroid hormones, such as aldosterone, that are secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in the body. |
mineralocorticoid [ˌmɪnərələʊˈkɔːtɪˌkɔɪd]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any corticosteroid that controls electrolyte and water balance, esp by promoting retention of sodium by the kidney tubules
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| Noun | 1. | mineralocorticoid - hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium 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; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions" aldosterone - a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance |
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