adrenal insufficiency

noun

1. another name for Addison's disease

Example Sentences

Fortunately, true disorders of cortisol like Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency are incredibly rare: According to the Cleveland Clinic, 40–70 people in 1 million have cortisol that is too high and 100–140 people in 1 million have cortisol that is too low.

From Slate

Adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison’s disease, was a fatal condition until hydrocortisone was invented in the 1930s.

From Slate

Nowadays, people with adrenal insufficiency have mostly normal lifespans.

From Slate

Instead, I developed adrenal insufficiency, which is when your cortisol is too low.

From Slate

Following the treatment, Eleanore has lost a significant amount of her eyesight, while she has an underactive thyroid and adrenal insufficiency.

From BBC