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hypoadrenocorticism

/ˌhaɪ.pəʊ.əˌdriː.nəʊˈkɔː.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pəʊ.əˌdriː.nəʊˈkɔː.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся нарушением работы желез, вызванным недостаточностью функции коры надпочечников, что приводит к таким симптомам, как анемия, прострация и коричневатое обесцвечивание кожи.

A medical condition characterized by a glandular disorder resulting from the failure of the adrenal cortex to function properly, leading to symptoms such as anemia, prostration, and brownish discoloration of the skin.

uncountable

  1. Adrenal insufficiencyC2formalmedical

    A glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland, marked by anemia, prostration, and brownish skin.

    ruНедостаточность надпочечников

    • The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with hypoadrenocorticism after blood tests.
    • Symptoms of hypoadrenocorticism include lethargy and weight loss.
    • Treatment for hypoadrenocorticism involves hormone replacement therapy.

    Synonymshypoadrenalism

Forms
  • hypoadrenocorticisms plural form
  • hypoadrenocorticisms' possessive plural form
  • hypoadrenocorticism's possessive singular form