aldosteronism
|al-dos-ter-on-ism|
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/ˌæl.dəˈstɛr.əˌnɪz.əm/
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/ˌæl.dəˈstɪə.rəˌnɪz.əm/
excess aldosterone condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldosteronism' originates from 'aldosterone', a hormone, combined with the suffix '-ism', indicating a condition or disease.
Historical Evolution
'aldosterone' was derived from the combination of 'aldose', a type of sugar, and 'steroid', reflecting its chemical structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of aldosterone, but over time it evolved to describe the condition caused by its excess.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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