1. Plural of aldosteronism; medical conditions characterized by excessive production or activity of aldosterone, a hormone that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the body.
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in plural form when discussing multiple cases or types

Examples

• The endocrinologist studied several cases of aldosteronisms in her patient population.
• Primary and secondary aldosteronisms require different treatment approaches.
• Patients with aldosteronisms often present with hypertension and electrolyte imbalances.
• The research compared aldosteronisms caused by adrenal tumors versus those from kidney disease.