A hormone made by the adrenal glands that helps control blood pressure and salt balance in the body.
From deoxy- (lacking oxygen) + cortico- (relating to the cortex) + sterone (a type of steroid hormone). Named for its chemical structure which is similar to cortisone but with one less oxygen atom.
Deoxycorticosterone is one of the most important hormones your body makes, yet most people have never heard of it—it's constantly working to keep your blood pressure stable and your electrolytes balanced without you even noticing!
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