noun
- Plural of aldosterone; hormones produced by the adrenal glands that regulate sodium and potassium balance in the body.
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple instances or types
Examples
- The kidneys respond to aldosterones by reabsorbing more sodium and water.
- High levels of aldosterones can lead to elevated blood pressure.
- Doctors measured the patient's aldosterones to diagnose the hormonal imbalance.
- Aldosterones play a crucial role in maintaining electrolyte balance.
- The endocrine system produces aldosterones in response to low blood sodium levels.