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pseudohyperaldosteronism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A condition where the body shows effects similar to excess aldosterone, such as high blood pressure, low potassium, and sodium retention. But aldosterone levels are actually normal or low.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

Examples

  • Eating large amounts of liquorice can lead to pseudohyperaldosteronism.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From pseudo- + hyperaldosteronism.