mineralocorticoid

min·er·al·o·cor·ti·coid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [min-er-uh-loh-kawr-ti-koid]
- /ˌmɪn ər ə loʊˈkɔr tɪˌkɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [min-er-uh-loh-kawr-ti-koid]
- /ˌmɪn ər ə loʊˈkɔr tɪˌkɔɪd/

Definitions of mineralocorticoid word

noun mineralocorticoid Biochemistry. any of a group of corticosteroid hormones, synthesized by the adrenal cortex, that regulate the excretion or reabsorption of sodium and potassium by the kidneys, salivary glands, and sweat glands. 1
noun mineralocorticoid Pharmacology. any of various natural or synthetic drugs having mineralocorticoid activity. 1
noun mineralocorticoid A corticosteroid, such as aldosterone, that is involved with maintaining the salt balance in the body. 1
noun mineralocorticoid any corticosteroid that controls electrolyte and water balance, esp by promoting retention of sodium by the kidney tubules 0

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Origin of mineralocorticoid

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; mineral + -o- + cortic(o)- + -oid

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Parts of speech for Mineralocorticoid

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mineralocorticoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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