aldosterone

noun al·do·ste·rone \al-ˈdäs-tə-ˌrōn; ˌal-dō-ˈster-ˌōn, -ˈstir-; ˈal-dō-stə-ˌrōn\

Definition of ALDOSTERONE

: a steroid hormone C₂₁H₂₈O₅ of the adrenal cortex that functions in the regulation of the salt and water balance of the body

aldehyde + -o- + -sterone

First Known Use: 1954

Medical Dictionary

noun al·do·ste·rone \al-ˈdäs-tə-ˌrōn; ˌal-dō-ˈsti(ə)r-ˌōn, -stə-ˈrōn\

: a steroid hormone C₂₁H₂₈O₅ of the adrenal cortex that functions in the regulation of the salt and water balance of the body

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