MINERALOCORTICOIDS
\mˈɪnəɹˌaləkˌɔːtɪkˌɔ͡ɪdz], \mˈɪnəɹˌaləkˌɔːtɪkˌɔɪdz], \m_ˈɪ_n_ə_ɹ_ˌa_l_ə_k_ˌɔː_t_ɪ_k_ˌɔɪ_d_z]\
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A group of corticosteroids primarily associated with the regulation of water and electrolyte balance. This is accomplished through the effect on ion transport in renal tubules, resulting in retention of sodium and loss of potassium. Mineralocorticoid secretion is itself regulated by plasma volume, serum potassium, and angiotensin II.
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