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aldosteronism /al·dos·ter·on·ism/ (al-dos´tĕ-ro-nizm) hyperaldosteronism; an abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone.

primary aldosteronism that due to oversecretion of aldosterone by an adrenal adenoma, marked by hypokalemia, alkalosis, muscular weakness, polyuria, polydipsia, and hypertension.

pseudoprimary aldosteronism signs and symptoms identical to those of primary aldosteronism but caused by factors other than excessive aldosterone secretion.

secondary aldosteronism that due to extra-adrenal stimulation of aldosterone secretion, usually associated with edematous states such as nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, heart failure, or malignant hypertension.

primary aldosteronism

n.

Aldosteronism due to a tumor on the adrenal gland that causes excessive secretion of aldosterone. Also called Conn's syndrome, idiopathic aldosteronism.

aldosteronism

an abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone; hyperaldosteronism.

primary aldosteronism

that arising from oversecretion of aldosterone by an adrenal adenoma, characterized typically by hypokalemia, alkalosis, muscular weakness, polyuria, polydipsia and hypertension. Called also Conn's syndrome.

pseudoprimary aldosteronism

that caused by bilateral adrenal hyperplasia and having the same signs and symptoms as primary aldosteronism.

secondary aldosteronism

that due to extra-adrenal stimulation of aldosterone secretion; it is associated with edematous states, as in nephrotic syndrome, hepatic cirrhosis and heart failure.

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