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Aldosteronism
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AldosteronismA condition resulting when the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone, which regulates fluids and salt in the body.
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Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Hormone
A chemical substance formed in the body that is carried in the bloodstream to affect another part of the body; an example is thyroid hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in the neck, which affects growth, temperature regulation, metabolic rate, and other body functions.
Aldosterone
A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which affects blood pressure and saline balance.
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Aldoclor-150
Aldoclor-150 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldoclor-250
Aldoclor-250 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldomet
Aldomet is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methyldopa .
Aldoril 15
Aldoril 15 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldoril 25
Aldoril 25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldoril d30
Aldoril d30 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldoril d50
Aldoril d50 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldose Reductase
An enzyme that is normally present in the eye and in many other parts of the body. It changes glucose (sugar) into a sugar alcohol called sorbitol. Too much sorbitol trapped in eye and nerve cells seems to damage these cells, and may be part of the cause of diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy. There are medications that interfere with aldose reductase.
Aldose reductase inhibitor
A class of drugs used to prevent eye and nerve damage in diabetes. Aldose reductase is an enzyme that is normally present in the eye and in many other parts of the body. It helps change glucose into a sugar alcohol called sorbitol. Too much sorbitol trapped in eye and nerve cells can damage these cells, leading to retinopathy (retinal disease) and neuropathy (nerve disease). Drugs that prevent or slow the action of aldose reductase may represent a means to prevent or delay these complications of diabetes.
Aldosterone
A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which affects blood pressure and saline balance.
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ADH
Antidiuretic hormone. One of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland. A shortage of this hormone causes increased loss of body fluids through the kidneys.
Aerobic
Requiring the use of oxygen. Exercise that conditions the heart and lungs by increasing the efficiency of oxygen intake by the body.
Airway
The passage by which air enters and exits the lungs.
Albino
A person with albinism.
Albumin
A water-soluble protein found in milk, egg, muscle, blood and many vegetable tissues and fluids.
Aldosteronism
Alimentary
Having to do with food or nutrition. The alimentary tract is the digestive tract.
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
Congenital lack of an enzyme that leads to cirrhosis of the liver and obstructive lung disease.
Altitude sickness
A potentially fatal illness caused by being at altitudes high enough to reduce the amount of oxygen available to the body.
Alveoli
The sacs in the lungs at the ends of the smallest airways where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the blood.
Ambulatory
Able to walk. Not confined to bed.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Hormone
A chemical substance formed in the body that is carried in the bloodstream to affect another part of the body; an example is thyroid hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in the neck, which affects growth, temperature regulation, metabolic rate, and other body functions.
Aldosterone
A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which affects blood pressure and saline balance.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Aldoclor-150
Aldoclor-150 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldoclor-250
Aldoclor-250 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldomet
Aldomet is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methyldopa .
Aldoril 15
Aldoril 15 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldoril 25
Aldoril 25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldoril d30
Aldoril d30 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldoril d50
Aldoril d50 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; methyldopa .
Aldose Reductase
An enzyme that is normally present in the eye and in many other parts of the body. It changes glucose (sugar) into a sugar alcohol called sorbitol. Too much sorbitol trapped in eye and nerve cells seems to damage these cells, and may be part of the cause of diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy. There are medications that interfere with aldose reductase.
Aldose reductase inhibitor
A class of drugs used to prevent eye and nerve damage in diabetes. Aldose reductase is an enzyme that is normally present in the eye and in many other parts of the body. It helps change glucose into a sugar alcohol called sorbitol. Too much sorbitol trapped in eye and nerve cells can damage these cells, leading to retinopathy (retinal disease) and neuropathy (nerve disease). Drugs that prevent or slow the action of aldose reductase may represent a means to prevent or delay these complications of diabetes.
Aldosterone
A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which affects blood pressure and saline balance.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone. One of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland. A shortage of this hormone causes increased loss of body fluids through the kidneys.
Aerobic
Requiring the use of oxygen. Exercise that conditions the heart and lungs by increasing the efficiency of oxygen intake by the body.
Airway
The passage by which air enters and exits the lungs.
Albino
A person with albinism.
Albumin
A water-soluble protein found in milk, egg, muscle, blood and many vegetable tissues and fluids.
Aldosteronism
Alimentary
Having to do with food or nutrition. The alimentary tract is the digestive tract.
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
Congenital lack of an enzyme that leads to cirrhosis of the liver and obstructive lung disease.
Altitude sickness
A potentially fatal illness caused by being at altitudes high enough to reduce the amount of oxygen available to the body.
Alveoli
The sacs in the lungs at the ends of the smallest airways where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the blood.
Ambulatory
Able to walk. Not confined to bed.
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