aldosterone
/ældəˈstɛrən/Definitions
1. noun
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that plays a crucial role in regulating electrolyte balance, particularly sodium and potassium, in the body.
“The doctor prescribed a medication that would help regulate the patient’s aldosterone levels, which were causing excessive fluid retention.”
2. noun
a hormone that is involved in the regulation of blood pressure and the balance of fluids in the body.
“The researcher studied the effects of aldosterone on the cardiovascular system and found that it played a significant role in maintaining healthy blood pressure.”