aldosterone

n. hormone produced by the adrenal gland

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone (mineralocorticoid family) produced by the outer-section (zona glomerulosa) of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland to regulate sodium and potassium balance in the blood. It was first isolated by Simpson and Tait in 1953.
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Aldosterone /al·dos·ter·one/ the major mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. It promotes the retention of sodium and [more]Aldosterone - Community and Resources

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

n. aldosterone, hormone produced by the adrenal gland