aldosterone

UK
/ælˈdɒstərəʊn/
US
/ælˈdɑːstəˌroʊn/

Translations

aldosteronenoun
Aldosterone plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure.
Альдостерон играет ключевую роль в регулировании кровяного давления.
aldosteroneadjective
UK
/ælˈdɒstərəʊn/
US
/ælˈdɑːstəˌroʊn/
Used attributively in scientific contexts (e.g., "aldosterone levels"), functioning adjectivally.

Definitions

aldosteronenoun
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates salt and water balance in the body.
The doctor explained that aldosterone plays a crucial role in maintaining blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels.
aldosteroneadjective
Relating to or involving the hormone aldosterone.
The study focused on aldosterone signaling pathways.