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corticosterone

/kɔːrˈtɪkəstoʊrn/ noun · British & US
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What does corticosterone mean?

noun

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, involved in the regulation of electrolyte balance and blood pressure.

Example

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the patient's corticosterone levels, which were found to be slightly elevated."

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