What does mineralocorticoid mean?
Definitions for mineralocorticoid
ˌmɪn ər ə loʊˈkɔr tɪˌkɔɪdmin·er·alo·cor·ti·coid
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Princeton's WordNet
mineralocorticoidnoun
hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium
Wiktionary
mineralocorticoidnoun
Any of a group of steroid hormones, characterised by their similarity to aldosterone and their influence on salt and water metabolism.
Wikipedia
Mineralocorticoid
Mineralocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids, which in turn are a class of steroid hormones. Mineralocorticoids are produced in the adrenal cortex and influence salt and water balances (electrolyte balance and fluid balance). The primary mineralocorticoid is aldosterone.
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Mineralocorticoid
Mineralocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones characterized by their influence on salt and water balances. The primary mineralocorticoid is aldosterone.
Editors Contribution
mineralocorticoid
A type of natural hormone created in moderation within the body of a human being.
Mineralocorticoid contribute to the regulation of salt and water in the body.
Submitted by MaryC on September 6, 2020
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mineralocorticoid in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mineralocorticoid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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