aldosteronism

aldosteronism definition - medical

al·dos·ter·on·ism (ăl-dŏsˈtə-rō-nĭzˌəm, ălˌdō-stĕrˈə-)

noun
A disorder marked by excessive secretion of the hormone aldosterone, which can cause weakness, cardiac irregularities, and abnormally high blood pressure. Also called hyperaldosteronism.

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