1) Aldosteronism
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Hyperaldosteronism, also aldosteronism, is a medical condition wherein too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, which can lead to lowered levels of potassium in the blood also known as hypokalemia. ==Types== In endocrinology, the terms primary and secondary are used to describe the abnormality (e.g., elevated aldosterone) in relatio...
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aldosteronism.
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increased secretion of the hormone aldosterone by the cells of the zona glomerulosa (the outer zone) of the adrenal cortex. The primary actions of ... [2 related articles]
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Synonym for aldosteronism ... <endocrinology> A disorder of excessive aldosterone secretion. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(hi″pәr-al-dos´tә-ro-niz″әm) aldosteronism.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pĕr-al-dos′tĕr-on-izm Synonyms: aldosteronism
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Hyperaldosteronism: Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone from the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland or a tumor containing that type of tissue. Excess aldosterone (pronounced al-do-ster-one) results in low potassium levels (hypokalemia), underacidity of the body (alkalosis), muscle weakness, excess thirst (polydipsia), excess urinatio...
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overproduction of the adrenal hormone aldosterone, causing abnormalities in the sodium, water, and potassium levels in the body
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aldosteronism.
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