Term Name:	response to mineralocorticoid
Synonyms:	response to mineralocorticoid stimulus
Definition:	Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell or an organism (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a mineralocorticoid stimulus. Mineralocorticoids are hormonal C21 corticosteroids synthesized from cholesterol and characterized by their similarity to aldosterone. Mineralocorticoids act primarily on water and electrolyte balance.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0051385]    QuickGO    AmiGO