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.