ALDOSTERONISM

aldosteronism, hyperaldosteronism

(noun) a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

aldosteronism (countable and uncountable, plural aldosteronisms)

(pathology) A condition, marked by excessive secretion of aldosterone, that gives rise to cardiac difficulties

Synonyms

• hyperaldosteronism

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