mineralocorticoid

noun

min·​er·​al·​o·​cor·​ti·​coid ˌmin-rə-lō-ˈkȯr-tə-ˌkȯid How to pronounce mineralocorticoid (audio)
ˌmi-nə-
: a corticosteroid (such as aldosterone) that affects chiefly the electrolyte and fluid balance in the body compare glucocorticoid

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To treat your symptoms, your healthcare provider may prescribe mineralocorticoids. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mineralocorticoid was in 1946

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“Mineralocorticoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineralocorticoid. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

mineralocorticoid

noun
min·​er·​al·​o·​cor·​ti·​coid ˌmin(-ə)-rə-lō-ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌkȯid How to pronounce mineralocorticoid (audio)
: a corticosteroid (as aldosterone) that affects chiefly the electrolyte and fluid balance in the body compare glucocorticoid

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