hypoadrenalism

hypoadrenalism

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hy·po·adren·al·ism -ə-'dren-əl-.iz-əm n abnormally decreased activity of the adrenal glands specif HYPOADRENOCORTICISM

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hy·po·adren·a·lism (hi″po-ə-dreґnəl-iz-əm) adrenal insufficiency (def. 1).

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