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Addison's disease
noun[ U ]
medical specialized(US alsoAddison disease)uk /ˈæd.ɪ.sənz dɪˌziːz/ us /ˈæd.ɪ.sənz dɪˌziːz/
a severe disease in which the adrenal glands(= small organs just above the kidneys) do not produce enough of two hormones and that can cause brown spots on the skin, muscle weakness, and tiredness:
The major cause of Addison's disease is an autoimmune reaction.
Use with caution in patients with adrenal insufficiency, including Addison disease.
Among endocrine disorders, Addison's disease and hypopituitarism are the commonest causes.
Many patients with treated Addison's disease complain of chronic, low-grade fatigue.
Addison's disease causes low cortisol levels, and is treated by cortisol replacement therapy.
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