Definition of "hyperaldosteronism" []

• A condition in which too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, potentially leading to lowered levels of potassium in the blood. (noun)

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• "Aldactone is also used to treat potassium deficiency and hyperaldosteronism (a hormonal disorder)."
• "Many are the conditions that can lead to a metabolic alkalosis, including congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, various forms of hyperaldosteronism, and others."
• "TASK channel deletion in mice causes primary hyperaldosteronism"