For Addison's disease we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Diabetes, Genealogy and Horse Health.

Addison's Disease (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

A disease marked by the atrophy or destruction of the adrenal cortex. Most cases of Addison's disease appear to involve an autoimmune process.

Addison's Disease (Diabetes)

A rare endocrine disease that results from the underproduction of steroid hormones by the adrenal glands. Symptoms include weakness, low blood pressure, anaemia, low blood sugar and electrolyte abnormalities. Addison's disease has several causes, including autoimmune destruction of the adrenal glands by antibodies, as in the Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome where it may be linked to type 1A diabetes.

Addison's Disease (Genealogy)

Anemic condition caused by kidney disease

Addison's Disease (Horse Health)

Hypoadrenocorticism; insufficient secretory activity by the adrenal cortex.

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