aldosteronism

noun

al·​do·​ste·​ron·​ism al-ˈdä-stə-rə-ˌni-zəm 

ˌal-dō-ˈster-(ˌ)ō-,

-ˈstir-;

ˌal-dō-stə-ˈrō- 

: a condition that is characterized by excessive secretion of aldosterone and typically by loss of body potassium, muscular weakness, and elevated blood pressure

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

aldosteronism

noun

al·​do·​ste·​ron·​ism -ˌrō-ˌniz-əm  -ˈrō- 

: 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