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Aldosterone

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reninnoun	(biochemistry) A circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I. Due to its activity which ultimately leads to the formation of angiotensin II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.
angiotensinnoun	(biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure.
mineralocorticoidnoun	(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, characterised by their similarity to aldosterone and their influence on salt and water metabolism.
aldosteronnoun	—
electrocortinnoun	(dated) aldosterone
aldonoun	A male given name from Italian.
adrenosteronenoun	(biochemistry) A hormone, originally isolated from the adrenal cortex, that has weak androgenic effects.
adrenocorticosteroidnoun	(biochemistry, biochemistry) adrenal corticosteroid
minerocorticoidnoun	Alternative form of mineralocorticoid. [(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, characterised by their similarity to aldosterone and their influence on salt and water metabolism.]
antimineralocorticoidnoun	A diuretic drug that antagonizes the action of aldosterone at mineralocorticoid receptors, typically used to manage chronic heart failure.
corticosteronenoun	(biochemistry, steroids) A corticosteroid hormone, produced in the adrenal glands, involved in metabolism.
deoxycorticosteronenoun	(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone, produced in the adrenal cortex; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of adrenal insufficiency.
androsteronenoun	(biochemistry, steroids) An androgenic hormone, excreted in the urine, somewhat less active than testosterone.
11-deoxycorticosteronenoun	(biochemistry, steroids) Alternative form of deoxycorticosterone. [(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone, produced in the adrenal cortex; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of adrenal insufficiency.]
anodendrosidenoun	A particular steroid glycoside.
alsactidenoun	A synthetic peptide and analogue of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), used as a diagnostic agent in kidney function for adrenal insufficiency.
cortisonenoun	(biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A corticosteroid hormone, closely related to corticosterone, produced by the adrenal cortex. One of the glucocorticoids, it is also made synthetically for use as an anti-inflammatory and antiallergy agent. 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone, with formula C₂₁H₂₈O₅.
spironolactonenoun	(pharmacology) A steroid drug which acts as an antimineralocorticoid (for which purpose it is used in the treatment of certain types of edema and hypertension) and an antiandrogen (for which purpose it is used as part of some types of hormone therapy, especially for transgender women).
corticosteroidnoun	(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems.
dehydroepiandrosteronenoun	(biochemistry) An androgen hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex; a synthetic version is used as a dietary supplement