Dr. Kaushik Bharati
Written by Dr. Kaushik Bharati, MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London)
Dr. Sunil Shroff
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)
Last Updated on Nov 15, 2018
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Glossary

Aldosterone: It is the main mineralocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and responsible for salt retention in the body.

Ambiguous genitalia: A rare condition in which an infant’s external genitals are not clearly male or female in appearance.

Autosomal recessive disorder: In this disorder, two copies of an abnormal gene must be present in order for the condition to occur.

Bifid scrotum: A deep midline cleft in the scrotum, due to incomplete fusion of the labioscrotal folds.

Cortisol: Also known as hydrocortisone, it is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and used to treat inflammation.

Female pseudohermaphroditism: An individual with ovaries but with secondary sexual characteristics or external genitalia resembling those of a male.

Glucocorticoids: Any of a group of corticosteroids (e.g. hydrocortisone) which are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and have anti-inflammatory activity.

Mineralocorticoids: A corticosteroid which is involved with maintaining the salt balance in the body, such as aldosterone.

Puberty: The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.

17α-hydroxyprogesterone: An endogenous progestogen steroid hormone related to progesterone.
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