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disease > endocrinopathy > adrenal gland diseases > adrenal insufficiency

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adrenal insufficiency  

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  • Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol; but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid), which regulates sodium conservation, potassium secretion, and water retention. (Wikipedia)

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