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aldosteronism
noun al·do·ste·ron·ism \al-ˈdäs-tə-rə-ˌni-zəm; ˌal-dō-ˈster-(ˌ)ō-, -ˈstir-; ˌal-dō-stə-ˈrō-\
Definition of ALDOSTERONISM
: a condition that is characterized by excessive secretion of aldosterone and typically by loss of body potassium, muscular weakness, and elevated blood pressure
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First Known Use of ALDOSTERONISM
1955
Medical Dictionary
aldosteronism
noun al·do·ste·ron·ism \-ˌrō-ˌniz-əm, -ˈrō-\
Medical Definition of ALDOSTERONISM
: a condition that is characterized by excessive secretion of aldosterone and typically by loss of body potassium, muscular weakness, and elevated blood pressure—called also hyperaldosteronism
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