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Glossary for Addison's Disease


Adrenal glands - (ad-re-nal glands)

A pair of hormone-secreting glands, each located above a kidney. They secrete cortisol, aldosterone and the sex hormones.


Adrenocortical hypofunction - (ad-re-no-cor-ti-cal hypofunction)

Reduced functioning of the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland; results in decreased secretion of the hormones


Adrenocorticotropic hormone - (ad-re-no-cor-ti-co-tro-phic hormone )

A hormone produced by the Pituitary gland. ACTH stimulates the Adrenal gland to secrete the hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, etc.


Aldosterone - (al-do-ste-rone)

A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that regulates salt, potassium and water in the body


Cortisol - (cor-ti-sol)

A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that regulates carbohydrate and protein metabolism. It controls the inflammatory response initiated by the immune system besides having a lot of other essential functions.


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