hyperaldosteronism

English

Etymology

hyper- +‎ aldosterone +‎ -ism

Noun

hyperaldosteronism (countable and uncountable, plural hyperaldosteronisms)

(medicine) A condition in which too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, potentially leading to lowered levels of potassium in the blood.

Synonyms

aldosteronism

Translations

condition in which too much aldosterone is produced

Dutch: hyperaldosteronisme (nl) n, aldosteronisme n
Italian: iperaldosteronismo (it) m
Spanish: hiperaldosteronismo m
Swedish: hyperaldosteronism (sv) c

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