Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol and sometimes aldosterone. It is named after Thomas Addison, the British physician who first described the condition in 1855.
Meanings in Telugu:
అడిసన్ రోగం, అడిసన్ వ్యాధి
Pronunciation:
uh-dis-uhnz di-zeez
Synonyms:
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency, Hypocortisolism
Nearby Words:
1. Adrenal (Noun) – అడ్రెనల్, అడ్రెనల్ గ్రంథి
2. Gland (Noun) – గ్రంథి
3. Hormone (Noun) – హార్మోన్
4. Insufficiency (Noun) – అపరపూర్ణత
5. Disorder (Noun) – వికారం
6. Cortisol (Noun) – కోర్టిసాల్
7. Aldosterone (Noun) – ఆల్డోస్టెరోన్
Example Sentences:
1. The adrenal glands produce hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
2. Addison’s disease can cause fatigue, weight loss, and low blood pressure.
3. The doctor diagnosed her with primary adrenal insufficiency.
Antonyms:
విరుద్ధార్థం (Viruddhārtham)