ALDOSTERONISM


Meaning of ALDOSTERONISM in English

/al'doh ster"euh niz'euhm, al dos"teuh roh-/ , n. Pathol.

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. Also called hyperaldosteronism .

[ 1950-55; ALDOSTERONE + -ISM ]

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