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1. mineralocorticoid
noun. hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium.
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Sentences with mineralocorticoid
1. Adjective
If he's stable, treatment may be given by administration of adrenal gland hormones, typically prednisone or hydrocortisone pills, often with a mineralocorticoid supplement.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Spironolactone inhibits the activity of the mineralocorticoid hormone aldosterone, which signals the body to retain sodium and water as well as excrete potassium.
