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单词 aldosterone
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Definition of aldosterone in English:

aldosterone

noun alˈdɒstərəʊnˌalˈdästərōn
mass nounBiochemistry
  • A corticosteroid hormone which stimulates absorption of sodium by the kidneys and so regulates water and salt balance.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The liver is involved in the metabolism and breakdown of many hormones (eg, estrogen, testosterone, aldosterone, thyroid hormones) and vitamin D.
    • These hormones include adrenaline, norepinephrine, aldosterone and corticosteroids (cortisone).
    • It is believed that the formation of melanin is regulated by aldosterone, which is the most active mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex.
    • Progesterone also increases sodium and water excretion in females because of competition between progesterone and aldosterone, a kidney hormone that regulates water balance.
    • One such hormone is aldosterone, which manages your body's balance of sodium, potassium and water.

Origin

1950s: blend of aldehyde and steroid, + -one.

 
 

Definition of aldosterone in US English:

aldosterone

nounˌalˈdästərōn
Biochemistry
  • A corticosteroid hormone which stimulates absorption of sodium by the kidneys and so regulates water and salt balance.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These hormones include adrenaline, norepinephrine, aldosterone and corticosteroids (cortisone).
    • One such hormone is aldosterone, which manages your body's balance of sodium, potassium and water.
    • It is believed that the formation of melanin is regulated by aldosterone, which is the most active mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex.
    • Progesterone also increases sodium and water excretion in females because of competition between progesterone and aldosterone, a kidney hormone that regulates water balance.
    • The liver is involved in the metabolism and breakdown of many hormones (eg, estrogen, testosterone, aldosterone, thyroid hormones) and vitamin D.

Origin

1950s: blend of aldehyde and steroid, + -one.

 
 
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