noun
- a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the body and controls blood pressure
Usage: medical/scientific term; uncountable
Examples
- Aldosterone helps the kidneys retain sodium and water, which increases blood volume and pressure.
- The doctor ordered a blood test to measure aldosterone levels in the patient with hypertension.
- Aldosterone production is stimulated when blood pressure drops or potassium levels rise.
- Certain medications can block aldosterone to help treat heart failure and high blood pressure.
- The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is crucial for maintaining fluid balance in the body.