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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024min•er•al•o•cor•ti•coid (min′ər ə lō kôr′ti koid′),USA pronunciation n. - Biochemistryany of a group of corticosteroid hormones, synthesized by the adrenal cortex, that regulate the excretion or reabsorption of sodium and potassium by the kidneys, salivary glands, and sweat glands.
- Biochemistry, Drugs[Pharm.]any of various natural or synthetic drugs having mineralocorticoid activity.
- mineral + -o- + cortic(o)- + -oid 1945–50
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