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Adrenal Insufficiency  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Conditions in which the production of adrenal CORTICOSTEROIDS falls below the requirement of the body. Adrenal insufficiency can be caused by defects in the ADRENAL GLANDS, the PITUITARY GLAND, or the HYPOTHALAMUS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Adrenal Gland Hypofunction
  • Hypoadrenalism

In other languages

  • French

  • Hypofonctionnement de la glande surrénale
  • Hypofonctionnement surrénalien
  • Insuffisance surrénalienne

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RT4B479L-4

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