aldosteronism
/ælˈdɒstərəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A medical condition in which the body produces too much aldosterone, leading to high blood pressure and low potassium levels.
- Treatment for aldosteronism often includes medication to control blood pressure.
- The patient was diagnosed with aldosteronism after showing signs of hypertension.
- Doctors tested her hormone levels to check for aldosteronism.