#mineralocorticoid hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium
supertype: corticosteroid__corticoid__adrenalcorticalsteroid a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
subtype: aldosterone a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance
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