Addison’s disease

Alternative names

Adrenocortical hypofunction; Chronic adrenocortical insufficiency; Adrenal insufficiency


Definition

Addison’s disease is a hormone deficiency caused by damage to the outer layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex).


see Addison’s disease in Encyclopedia.

Source: http://www.health.am/diseases/more/addisons_disease/

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