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ALL meanings of aldosteronism

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  • noun aldosteronism high blood pressure caused by excess aldosterone in the blood and urine 3
  • noun aldosteronism the condition arising from too great a secretion of aldosterone, resulting in hypertension and excessive excretion of potassium with fatigue and muscle weakness 3
  • noun aldosteronism an abnormality of the body's electrolyte balance, caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex and characterized by hypertension, low serum potassium, excessive urination, and alkalosis. 1
  • noun aldosteronism (pathology) A condition, marked by excessive secretion of aldosterone, that gives rise to cardiac difficulties. 0
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