Addison's disease
noun Pathology.
a disease characterized by asthenia, low blood pressure, and a brownish coloration of the skin, due to decreased secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex, resulting in hypoadrenalism.
Origin of Addison's disease
1855–60; named after T.
Addison, who described it
British Dictionary definitions for addison's disease
Addison's disease
/ (ˈædɪsənz) /
noun
a disease characterized by deep bronzing of the skin, anaemia, and extreme weakness, caused by underactivity of the adrenal glands
Also called: adrenal insufficiency
Word Origin for Addison's disease
C19: named after Thomas
Addison (1793–1860), British physician who identified it
Medical definitions for addison's disease
Addison's disease
n.
A disease caused by partial or total failure of adrenocortical function, characterized by a bronzelike pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes, anemia, weakness, nausea, and low blood pressure.
bronzed disease chronic adrenocortical insufficiency