noun. A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates the salt and water balance in the body.

noun. A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.

noun. a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance

"Pfizer's pill failed because it unexpectedly increased levels of a hormone called aldosterone, linked to fatty plaque buildup and high blood pressure."

mineralocorticoid  

anhydrite  antithrombin  b-adrenergic  catecholamine  corticosterone