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.
〔生化〕醛甾酮，醛固醇
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.
〔生化〕醛甾酮，醛固醇
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.

单词	aldosterone
释义	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. 〔生化〕醛甾酮，醛固醇 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. 〔生化〕醛甾酮，醛固醇 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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