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Addisons disease

Addisons disease

(Science: endocrinology) a rare endocrine disease that results from the underproduction of aldosterone and cortisol (hormones) by the adrenal glands.

symptoms include weakness, low blood pressure, anaemia, low blood sugar and electrolyte abnormalities.


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