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mineralocorticoid
[min-er-uh-loh-kawr-ti-koid]
noun
Biochemistry.any of a group of corticosteroid hormones, synthesized by the adrenal cortex, that regulate the excretion or reabsorption of sodium and potassium by the kidneys, salivary glands, and sweat glands.
Pharmacology.any of various natural or synthetic drugs having mineralocorticoid activity.
mineralocorticoid
/ ˌɪəəəʊˈɔːɪˌɔɪ /
noun
any corticosteroid that controls electrolyte and water balance, esp by promoting retention of sodium by the kidney tubules
Word History and Origins
Origin of mineralocorticoid1
Example Sentences
Most patients who participated in clinical trials evaluating the medication were also taking otherapproved heart failure treatments, according to the FDA,including beta-blockers, diuretics and mineralocorticoid antagonists.
Most clinical trial participants also took standard heart failure medications, including beta blockers, diuretics and mineralocorticoid antagonists.
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