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aldosteronism
al·dos·ter·on·ism [ al dóstərə nìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
medical disorder: a condition caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex, characterized by weakness, high blood pressure, and large fluid intake and urinary output
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