adrenosterone
|a-dre-no-ster-one|
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/əˌdrɛnəˈstoʊn/
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/əˌdrɛnəˈstəʊn/
adrenal steroid hormone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenosterone' originates from 'adrenal' and 'steroid', with the suffix '-one' indicating a ketone group.
Historical Evolution
'Adrenosterone' was coined in the 20th century as a combination of 'adrenal' and 'steroid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was identified as a hormone involved in metabolism, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, involved in the regulation of metabolism and immune response.
Adrenosterone plays a role in the body's stress response.
Synonyms
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