deoxycorticosterone

de·ox·y·cor·ti·cos·ter·one

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-ok-si-kawr-ti-kos-tuh-rohn, -koh-stuh-rohn]
- /diˌɒk sɪˌkɔr tɪˈkɒs təˌroʊn, -ˌkoʊ stəˈroʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-ok-si-kawr-ti-kos-tuh-rohn, -koh-stuh-rohn]
- /diˌɒk sɪˌkɔr tɪˈkɒs təˌroʊn, -ˌkoʊ stəˈroʊn/

Definitions of deoxycorticosterone word

noun deoxycorticosterone a corticosteroid hormone important in maintaining sodium and water balance in the body 3
noun deoxycorticosterone a corticosteroid, C21H30O3, that causes the retention of water and salt in the kidney 3
noun deoxycorticosterone Biochemistry. a steroid hormone, C 21 H 30 O 3 , secreted by the adrenal cortex, related to corticosterone and involved in regulating the water and electrolyte balance. 1
noun deoxycorticosterone Pharmacology. a preparation of deoxycorticosterone used to treat symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. 1
noun deoxycorticosterone (biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone, produced in the adrenal cortex; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of adrenal insufficiency. 0

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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