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Addison's disease
noun
, Pathology.
- a disease characterized by asthenia, low blood pressure, and a brownish coloration of the skin, due to decreased secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex, resulting in hypoadrenalism.
Addison's disease
/ ˈædɪsənz /
noun
- a disease characterized by deep bronzing of the skin, anaemia, and extreme weakness, caused by underactivity of the adrenal glands Also calledadrenal insufficiency
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Addison's disease1
1855–60; named after T. Addison, who described it
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Addison's disease1
C19: named after Thomas Addison (1793–1860), British physician who identified it
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Example Sentences
Sodium glycerophosphate is of special value in neurasthenia, Addisons disease, phosphaturia and phthisis.
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