aldosteronism

noun

al·​do·​ste·​ron·​ism al-ˈdä-stə-rə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce aldosteronism (audio)
ˌal-dō-ˈster-(ˌ)ō-,
-ˈstir-;
ˌal-dō-stə-ˈrō- How to pronounce aldosteronism (audio)
: 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of aldosteronism was in 1955

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“Aldosteronism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aldosteronism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

aldosteronism

noun
al·​do·​ste·​ron·​ism -ˌrō-ˌniz-əm How to pronounce aldosteronism (audio) -ˈrō- How to pronounce aldosteronism (audio)
: 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

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