"Mineralocorticoids" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS primarily associated with water and electrolyte balance. This is accomplished through the effect on ION TRANSPORT in renal tubules, resulting in retention of sodium and loss of potassium. Mineralocorticoid secretion is itself regulated by PLASMA VOLUME, serum potassium, and ANGIOTENSIN II.
| Descriptor ID |
D008901
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D27.505.696.399.472.673
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| Concept/Terms |
Mineralocorticoid Effect- Mineralocorticoid Effect
- Effect, Mineralocorticoid
- Mineralocorticoid Effects
- Effects, Mineralocorticoid
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