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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A condition in which too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, potentially leading to lowered levels of potassium in the blood. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aldosteronismaldosteronism

Etymology

From hyper- + aldosterone + -ism.

Related phrases

adrenal gland

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