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deoxycorticosterone

deoxycorticosterone

9.9
A hormone made by glands above the kidneys that helps control salt and water in the body
  • noun
  • /diˌɑksɪˌkɔrtɪˈkoʊrtiˌstɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desoxicorticosterona
  • The body produces deoxycorticosterone to maintain electrolyte balance.

Examples

  • A deficiency in deoxycorticosterone can lead to problems with salt and water regulation.

  • Researchers study deoxycorticosterone to better understand how the body controls blood pressure.

  • The doctor ordered tests to check the patient's deoxycorticosterone levels after noticing symptoms of hormone imbalance.

  • Patients with adrenal insufficiency may require deoxycorticosterone supplements.

  • The doctor ordered tests to check the patient's deoxycorticosterone levels after noticing symptoms of hormone imbalance.

  • A deficiency in deoxycorticosterone can lead to problems with salt and water regulation.

  • Patients with adrenal insufficiency may require deoxycorticosterone supplements.

Surface Forms

deoxycorticosterone singular
deoxycorticosterones plural

Morphology

deoxycorticosterone = corticosterone (semi-transparent) = deoxy + corticosterone

Formed by the chemical combining form 'deoxy-' (meaning 'lacking oxygen') plus the noun 'corticosterone'; the structure is predictable in scientific/medical contexts but may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Deoxycorticosterone breaks into deoxy- 'without oxygen', cortico- 'outer layer' (the cortex of a gland), and -sterone 'steroid'. So, the name tells you it is a steroid hormone made in the adrenal cortex that helps control salt and water in the body.