aldosterone

al dos te rone |alˈdästəˌrōn ˌælˈdɑstəroʊn | ▶noun Biochemistry a corticosteroid hormone that stimulates absorption of sodium by the kidneys and so regulates water and salt balance. ORIGIN 1950s: blend of aldehyde and steroid, + -one .

aldosterone

aldosterone |alˈdɒstərəʊn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biochemistry a corticosteroid hormone which stimulates absorption of sodium by the kidneys and so regulates water and salt balance. ORIGIN 1950s: blend of aldehyde and steroid, + -one .