Meaning Of The Word Aldosteronism

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Aldosteronism Meaning

Aldosteronism Definition
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What's The Definition Of Aldosteronism?

aldosteronism in American English
the condition arising from too great a secretion of aldosterone, resulting in hypertension and excessive excretion of potassium with fatigue and muscle weakness
noun: 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

aldosteronism in British English
noun: high blood pressure caused by excess aldosterone in the blood and urine

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