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Meaning of aldosterone in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌælˈdɑstəroʊn/

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  1. Noun

    aldosterone

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland

    Examples

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