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Addison's disease

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A disorder in which the adrenal glands fail to produce a sufficient quantity of steroids, causing hypocortisolemia and a resultant brownish discoloration of the skin.

uncountable

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Examples

“Nearly thirty years before the date⟳ of Addison's discovery, his eminent colleague, Dr. Bright, had observed and recorded, in his celebrated 'Reports of Medical Cases,' a case of Addison's disease.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Addisonian Addisonianism Addisyn Additament addition addition polymerisation

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