mineralocorticoid
noun
min·er·al·o·cor·ti·coid
ˌmin-rə-lō-ˈkȯr-tə-ˌkȯid 
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.
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
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“Mineralocorticoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineralocorticoid. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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mineralocorticoid
noun
min·er·al·o·cor·ti·coid
ˌmin(-ə)-rə-lō-ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌkȯid
: a corticosteroid (as aldosterone) that affects chiefly the electrolyte and fluid balance in the body compare glucocorticoid
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