polyglandular deficiency syndrome

mul·ti·ple en·do·crine de·fi·cien·cy syn·drome

acquired deficiency of the function of several endocrine glands, usually on an autoimmune basis, in types I and II in children and adult, respectively.

Synonym(s): multiple glandular deficiency syndrome, polyendocrine deficiency syndrome, polyglandular deficiency syndrome

polyglandular deficiency syndrome

primary failure of any combination of endocrine glands, including the adrenals, thyroid, gonads, parathyroids, and endocrine pancreas. It is often accompanied by autoimmune abnormalities that affect systems other than the endocrine system. Also called multiple endocrine deficiency syndrome, multiple glandular deficiency syndrome.

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