Aldosterone
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-001005
Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates electrolyte and water balance by increasing the renal retention of sodium and the excretion of potassium.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-001005 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Aldosterone",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates electrolyte and water balance by increasing the renal retention of sodium and the excretion of potassium.",
"references": [
"NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/aldosterone/"
}
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