aldosteronism
- noun
- /ˌæl.dəˈstɪr.ə.nɪ.zəm/
- Specialized
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aldosteronismo
- The doctor diagnosed her with aldosteronism after noticing persistently high blood pressure and low potassium levels.
Examples
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Patients with aldosteronism often experience high blood pressure.
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Treatment options for aldosteronism depend on its underlying cause and severity.
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If left untreated, aldosteronism can increase the risk of cardiovascular complications.
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Is aldosteronism common in older adults?
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The doctor diagnosed her with aldosteronism after observing high blood pressure and electrolyte imbalances.
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If untreated, aldosteronism may lead to severe health issues, including heart disease.
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Patients with aldosteronism typically require medication to manage their blood pressure.
Synonyms
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9.9
The body makes too much of a hormone from the adrenal glands, causing high blood pressure and low potassium
A disorder when the glands above the kidneys make too much salt-controlling hormone, causing high blood pressure and weak muscles
How Much
- Specialized
- Specialized
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8.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
aldosteronism = aldosterone (transparent) = aldosterone + ism
Standard medical derivation: the condition name is formed by adding the suffix '-ism' to the hormone name 'aldosterone', so the meaning is directly 'a disorder related to aldosterone'.
Etymology
Aldosteronism comes from the hormone aldosterone, which is built from the parts aldo- and -sterone, like the familiar word steroid. A helpful way to remember it is that the hormone makes the body 'hold' salt and water, so aldosteronism is the condition of having too much of that hormone, often causing high blood pressure.