Definition of Hyperaldosteronism

1. Noun. A condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone.


Definition of Hyperaldosteronism

1. Noun. (medicine) A condition in which too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, potentially leading to lowered levels of potassium in the blood. ¹

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Medical Definition of Hyperaldosteronism

1. A disorder of excessive aldosterone secretion. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hyperaldosteronism

hyperacute purulent conjunctivitis
hyperacute rejection
hyperadenosis
hyperadiposis
hyperadrenalcorticalism
hyperadrenalism
hyperadrenocorticalism
hyperadrenocorticism
hyperaemia
hyperaemic
hyperaesthesia
hyperaesthesias
hyperaesthetic
hyperaggressive
hyperalaninaemia
hyperaldosteronism (current term)
hyperaldosteronisms
hyperalert
hyperalertness
hyperalgesia
hyperalgesias
hyperalgesic
hyperalgia
hyperalimentation
hyperalimentations
hyperallantoinuria
hyperallergic
hyperalphalipoproteinaemia
hyperaminoaciduria
hyperammonaemia

Literary usage of Hyperaldosteronism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Diabetes in America by Ronald Aubert (1996)
"PRIMARY hyperaldosteronism The triad of hypertension, hypokalemia, and glucose intolerance (Conn's syndrome) was described in ..."

2. Fasting: The Ultimate Diet by Allan Cott (1997)
""hyperaldosteronism Following Weight Reduction by Complete Fasting" and "Late Results of Weight Reduction by Complete Fasting," Videnskab Og Praksis, Jan. ..."

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