aldosterone

Converse of object

• produce: Conn's syndrome is also very rare, caused by a benign adenoma or hyperplasia of the zona glomerulosa producing excess aldosterone.
• call: Conn's syndrome is a disease of the adrenal glands involving excess production of a hormone, called aldosterone.

Adjective modifier

• related: Patients with a severe deficiency of cortisol and the related hormone aldosterone, often have a low sodium level and an increased potassium level.

Modifies a noun

• synthase: The polymorphism in the aldosterone synthase gene may interact with the Y chromosome to increase the odds of an individual's developing higher BP.
• secretion: Thus, changes in aldosterone secretion may result in altered acid secretion.
• antagonist: Due consideration should be given to the addition of the appropriate aldosterone antagonist in suitable patients.
• receptor: PFIZER launched a selective aldosterone receptor antagonist for patients with signs of heart failure after acute myocardial infarction.
• gene: The polymorphism in the aldosterone synthase gene may interact with the Y chromosome to increase the odds of an individual's developing higher BP.
• production: Therefore, the regulation of local aldosterone production by the local RAS is a distinct possibility.

Noun used with modifier

• plasma: The changes in plasma aldosterone, cortisol, and renin are summarized in the table earlier on the page.
• hormone: The excess secretion of the hormone aldosterone into the blood is from an abnormal adrenal gland or glands.