Adrenocortical insufficiency

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An endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs when the adrenal cortex does not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. It may be due to a disorder of the adrenal cortex (Addison's disease or primary adrenal insufficiency) or to inadequate secretion of ACTH by the pituitary gland (secondary adrenal insufficiency).
Aliases
  • adrenal cortical hypofunction
  • adrenal cortical insufficiency
  • adrenal gland insufficiency
  • adrenal insufficiency
  • adrenocortical insufficiency
  • adrenocortical insufficiency
  • corticoadrenal insufficiency
  • hypocortisolemia
  • hypocortisolism