aldosterone
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- noun
- /ælˈdɔːstərən/
- Specialized
:
aldosterona
- So there's a hormone known as aldosterone that's made in the adrenal cortex that promotes salt retention.
- angiotensin and aldosterone
- aldosterone antagonist
- aldosterone blockers
Examples
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Blocking the action of aldosterone reduces these effects and therefore reduces fluid overload.
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Angiotensin II is a powerful vasoconstrictor; it also encourages the body to hold on to fluid and salt by increasing levels of aldosterone in the blood.
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Aldosterone is responsible for increasing sodium and water levels in the blood.
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Aldosterone has an important role in the RAAS.
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Aldosterone production occurs in the adrenal gland and is stimulated by the increased circulating levels of angiotensin II.
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If the patient continues to have symptoms, then spironolactone (an aldosterone antagonist) may be added, particularly in patients post-MI or with NYHA classification 3-4.
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Distal nephron acidification is stimulated by aldosterone, secretion of which is partly linked to increased sodium absorption.
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The hormone aldosterone helps to regulate blood pressure by balancing sodium and potassium levels in the body.
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The secretion of aldosterone increases when the body needs to retain more sodium and water.
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Doctors often check aldosterone levels to diagnose conditions related to fluid balance and blood pressure.
How Much
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Surface Forms
Morphology
aldosterone = steroid (opaque) = aldo + sterone
The term is built from specialized chemical combining forms; knowledge of common English words will not allow a learner to infer the specific hormonal meaning.
Etymology
Aldosterone was made by scientists from two parts: aldo- from aldehyde ('a small chemical group') and -sterone from steroid ('a kind of body chemical'). So, aldosterone is a steroid hormone that helps the body keep or lose 'salt' and 'water', which is why it helps control 'blood pressure'.