pseudohypoaldosteronism

pseudohypoaldosteronism
(PHA) pseu·do·hy·po·al·dos·ter·on·ism (PHA) (soo″do-hi″po-al-dosґtər-ōn-iz″əm) elevated levels of aldosterone and increased plasma renin activity together with signs and symptoms of mineralocorticoid deficiency, caused by resistance of target tissues to mineralocorticoids.

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