hyperaldosteronism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hyperaldosteronism
First recorded in 1950–55; hyper- + aldosterone + -ism
Example Sentences
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Another condition linked to resistant hypertension is "primary hyperaldosteronism," which occurs when the body produces too much aldosterone.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
About 20 percent of participants had this disorder, and roughly 6 percent had both hypercortisolism and hyperaldosteronism.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
Hypervolemia, excessive fluid volume, may be caused by retention of water and sodium, as seen in patients with heart failure, liver cirrhosis, some forms of kidney disease, hyperaldosteronism, and some glucocorticoid steroid treatments.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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