aldosteronism
[al-doh-ster-uh-niz-uh m, al-dos-tuh-roh-]
- 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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Origin of aldosteronism
Also called hyperaldosteronism.
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aldosteronism
(ăl-dŏs′tə-rō-nĭz′əm, ăl′dō-stĕr′ə-)- A disorder marked by excessive secretion of the hormone aldosterone, which can cause weakness, cardiac irregularities, and abnormally high blood pressure.hyperaldosteronism
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