aldosteronism
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.al·do·ste·ron·ism
noun \al-ˈdäs-tə-rə-ˌni-zəm; ˌal-dō-ˈster-(ˌ)ō-, -ˈstir-; ˌal-dō-stə-ˈrō-\Definition of ALDOSTERONISM
: a condition that is characterized by excessive secretion of aldosterone and typically by loss of body potassium, muscular weakness, and elevated blood pressure
First Known Use of ALDOSTERONISM
1955
al·do·ste·ron·ism
noun \-ˌrō-ˌniz-əm, -ˈrō-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ALDOSTERONISM
: a condition that is characterized by excessive secretion of aldosterone and typically by loss of body potassium, muscular weakness, and elevated blood pressure—called also hyperaldosteronism
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