Meaning Of The Word Corticosterone

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What's The Definition Of Corticosterone?

corticosterone in American English
a corticosteroid, C21H30O4, that aids muscle efficiency, carbohydrate metabolism, etc.
noun: a steroid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that is involved in regulation of the water and electrolyte balance of the body

corticosterone in British English
noun: a glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Formula: C21H30O4

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