One of the major groups of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. It regulates water and electrolyte balance in extracellular fluid, mainly by regulating sodium re-absorption by the kidney tubules. Chiefly aldosterone.

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1. One of the major groups of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. It regulates water and electrolyte balance in extracellular fluid, mainly by regulating sodium re-absorption by the kidney tubules. Chiefly aldosterone.