mineralocorticoid

Noun
  1. Hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium (synset 114776042)
    is a type of: adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid - a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
    subtypes: aldosterone - a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance

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