addisonian
|ad-di-so-ni-an|
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/ˌædɪˈsoʊniən/
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/ˌædɪˈsəʊniən/
related to Addison's disease
Etymology
'addisonian' originates from the name 'Thomas Addison', a British physician who first described Addison's disease in the 19th century.
'Addison's disease' was named after Thomas Addison, and the adjective 'addisonian' was derived to describe symptoms or conditions related to the disease.
Initially, it referred specifically to the disease, but now it is used more broadly to describe any symptoms or conditions related to the disease.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of Addison's disease, a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones.
The patient exhibited addisonian symptoms such as fatigue and weight loss.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/04 05:21