Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction
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do not confuse with ADRENAL GLAND HYPOFUNCTION; do not use /congen ( = ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA, CONGENITAL) & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES; non-congen adrenal hyperplasia: index under ADRENAL GLANDS /pathol (IM) + HYPERPLASIA (NIM) |
Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction Categories.
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Hyperaldosteronism - An abnormality of electrolyte function caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction Definitions and Terms
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