HealthAugust 17, 2026

aldosterone

al-DOSS-tuh-rohn

Definition

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling the balance of water and salt in the body.

Etymology

The word is a chemical formation derived from 'aldehyde' (the chemical structure) and 'sterone' (indicating it is a steroid hormone). It was first identified in the 1950s by researchers studying adrenal gland secretions.

In the news

The article mentions aldosterone as part of the RAAS system, which is one of the two primary, well-known biological drivers that doctors typically target to manage high blood pressure.

A Third Hidden Driver of High Blood Pressure Has Been Discovered – And a Potential Fix

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