aldosteronism

American  

[al-doh-ster-uh-niz-uhm, al-dos-tuh-roh-] / ˌæl doʊˈstɛr əˌnɪz əm, ælˈdɒs tə roʊ- /

noun

Pathology.

1. an abnormality of the body's electrolyte balance, caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex and characterized by hypertension, low serum potassium, excessive urination, and alkalosis.

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Etymology

Origin of aldosteronism

First recorded in 1950–55; aldosterone + -ism

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Primary aldosteronism, Taler said, "opens up a whole area of research in terms of looking for the cause of high blood pressure."

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2022

Young treats about 250 primary aldosteronism patients a year but "compared to what's going on out there," he said, "that's miniscule."

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2022

The data show primary aldosteronism is "not top of mind for gatekeepers of hypertension," said Vivek Bhalla, a kidney specialist who directs the Stanford Hypertension Center.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2022

She added that she's become "more meticulous" in looking for primary aldosteronism as a result.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2022

Similarly, Bradley Changstrom, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, doesn't recall learning about primary aldosteronism as a common cause of hypertension when he was a resident.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2022