addison's disease

Meanings

• A rare endocrine disorder characterized by the inability of the adrenal glands to produce sufficient amounts of cortisol and aldosterone.

  - "Addison's disease is a rare disorder that affects the adrenal glands."
  - "Patients with Addison's disease experience a variety of symptoms due to the lack of cortisol and aldosterone."
  - "Addison's disease can be diagnosed through a series of tests, including measuring the levels of cortisol and aldosterone in the blood."

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Addison's disease , Addison's diseases

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Etymology

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The term 'Addison's disease' was first described by Thomas Addison in 1855.

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1. Cushing's disease: Cushing's disease is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by the excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal glands. This disorder is closely related to Addison's disease, as both conditions affect the functioning of the adrenal glands. However, while Addison's disease is characterized by the insufficient production of cortisol and aldosterone, Cushing's disease is characterized by the excessive production of cortisol.

2. Nelson's syndrome: Nelson's syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by the congenital absence or severe deficiency of the pituitary gland hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). As a result, the adrenal glands do not receive the necessary stimulation to produce sufficient amounts of cortisol and aldosterone. This disorder is closely related to Addison's disease, as both conditions affect the functioning of the adrenal glands. However, while Addison's disease is characterized by the insufficient production of cortisol and aldosterone due to the failure of the pituitary gland to produce sufficient amounts of ACTH, Nelson's syndrome is characterized by the congenital absence or severe deficiency of the pituitary gland hormone ACTH.

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Addison's disease has been the subject of various literary, artistic, and musical works. For instance, the famous poet Robert Frost wrote a poem titled 'Design' that metaphorically refers to Addison's disease. Similarly, the famous Italian composer Giacomo Puccini wrote an opera titled 'Madame Butterfly' that has a character who suffers from Addison's disease. These are just a few examples of how Addison's disease has been portrayed in various forms of art and literature.

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