Meaning Of The Word Deoxycorticosterone

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What's The Definition Of Deoxycorticosterone?

deoxycorticosterone in American English
a corticosteroid, C21H30O3, that causes the retention of water and salt in the kidney
noun: a steroid hormone, C21H30O3, secreted by the adrenal cortex, related to corticosterone and involved in regulating the water and electrolyte balance

deoxycorticosterone in British English
noun: a corticosteroid hormone important in maintaining sodium and water balance in the body

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