单词 | aldosteronism |
释义 | aldosteronism /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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