hypoaldosteronism

hypoaldosteronism
A condition due to deficient secretion of aldosterone; can occur in two forms: 1) as part of generalized adrenocortical insufficiency; 2) as a selective deficiency caused by a primary defect of the adrenal gland or a defect in control of aldosterone secretion.
- hyporeninemic h. selective aldosterone deficiency resulting from low renin production.
- isolated h. SYN: selective h..
- selective h. aldosterone deficiency without a concomitant deficiency of glucocorticoid hormones. SYN: isolated h..

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hy·po·al·dos·ter·on·ism (hi″po-al-dosґtə-ro-niz″əm) aldosterone deficiency, usually associated with hypoadrenalism, and characterized by hypotension, dehydration, and a tendency to excrete excessive amounts of sodium.

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