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A condition in which too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, potentially leading to lowered levels of potassium in the blood.
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Hyperaldosteronism — Hyperaldosteronism, also aldosteronism, is a medical condition where too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, which can lead to lowered levels of potassium in the blood.Types*: Primary hyperaldosteronism, often caused by an adrenal … Wikipedia
hyperaldosteronism — /huy peuhr al doh ster euh niz euhm, al dos teuhr euh /, n. Pathol. aldosteronism. [1950 55; HYPER + ALDOSTERONE + ISM] * * * ▪ pathology increased secretion of the hormone aldosterone by the cells of the zona glomerulosa (the outer zone)… … Universalium
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… … Medical dictionary
hyperaldosteronism — hy·per·aldosteronism … English syllables
hyperaldosteronism — n.; see aldosteronism … The new mediacal dictionary
hyperaldosteronism — noun a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone • Syn: ↑aldosteronism • Hypernyms: ↑glandular disease, ↑gland disease, ↑glandular disorder, ↑adenosis * * * ˌ noun … Useful english dictionary
aldosteronism — hyperaldosteronism; n. overproduction of aldosterone, one of the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex, usually due to a benign tumour (adenoma) in the cortex or hyperplasia of that tissue. It leads to abnormalities in the amounts of sodium,… … The new mediacal dictionary
Primary aldosteronism — Primary hyperaldosteronism Classification and external resources Aldosterone ICD 10 E … Wikipedia
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Conn's syndrome — Main article: Primary aldosteronism Conn s syndrome Classification and external resources Aldosterone ICD 10 … Wikipedia
