A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates electrolyte and water balance by increasing the renal retention of sodium and the excretion of potassium.

Synonyms: Aldosterona 11beta,21-dihydroxy-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-18-al (11β)-11,21-dihydroxy-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-18-al 11beta,21-Dihydroxy-3,20-dioxo-4-pregnen-18-al Aldosteronum Aldosterone (+)-aldosterone