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Medical Definition of Aldosterone antagonist
1. An agent that opposes the action of the adrenal hormone aldosterone on renal tubular mineralocorticoid retention; these agents, e.g., spironolactone, are useful in treating the hypertension of primary hyperaldosteronism, or the sodium retention of secondary hyperaldosteronism. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Aldosterone Antagonist
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