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Addison's Disease

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Noun

1. addison's disease, addison's syndrome, hypoadrenalism, hypoadrenocorticism

a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin

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Addison's Disease

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noun
a disease characterized by deep bronzing of the skin, anaemia, and extreme weakness, caused by underactivity of the adrenal glands
. Also called: adrenal insufficiency

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Addison's Disease

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a disease caused by failure of the adrenal glands: it is characterized by anemia, weakness, low blood pressure, and brownish discoloration of the skin

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Addison's Disease

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n.
A disease caused by partial or total failure of adrenocortical function, which is characterized by a darkening of the skin and mucous membranes, anemia, weakness, and low blood pressure.

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