Addison's disease


nounPathology.
  1. a disease characterized by asthenia, low blood pressure, and a brownish coloration of the skin, due to decreased secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex, resulting in hypoadrenalism.

Origin of Addison's disease

1
1855–60; named after T. Addison, who described it

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British Dictionary definitions for Addison's disease

Addison's disease

/ (ˈædɪsənz) /


noun
  1. a disease characterized by deep bronzing of the skin, anaemia, and extreme weakness, caused by underactivity of the adrenal glands: Also called: adrenal insufficiency

Origin of Addison's disease

1
C19: named after Thomas Addison (1793–1860), British physician who identified it

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