hypoadrenocorticism

noun

hy·​po·​ad·​re·​no·​cor·​ti·​cism -ə-ˌdrē-nō-ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsiz-əm How to pronounce hypoadrenocorticism (audio)
: abnormally decreased activity of the adrenal cortex (as in Addison's disease)

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“Hypoadrenocorticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypoadrenocorticism. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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