ADDISONS DISEASE
\ˈadɪsənz dɪzˈiːz], \ˈadɪsənz dɪzˈiːz], \ˈa_d_ɪ_s_ə_n_z d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
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A disease characterized by hypotension, weight loss, anorexia, weakness, and sometimes a bronze-like melanotic hyperpigmentation of the skin. It is due to tuberculosis- or autoimmune-induced disease (hypofunction) of the adrenal glands that results in deficiency of aldosterone and cortisol. In the absence of replacement therapy, it is usually fatal.
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