pseudohyperaldosteronism

noun

A condition where the body shows effects similar to excess aldosterone, such as high blood pressure, low potassium, and sodium retention. But aldosterone levels are actually normal or low.

“Eating large amounts of liquorice can lead to pseudohyperaldosteronism.”

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pseudoaldosteronism
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Meanings

nounpseudohyperaldosteronism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA condition where the body shows effects similar to excess aldosterone, such as high blood pressure, low potassium, and sodium retention. But aldosterone levels are actually normal or low.

    Eating large amounts of liquorice can lead to pseudohyperaldosteronism.

    Synonyms: pseudoaldosteronism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA condition where the body shows effects similar to excess aldosterone, such as high blood pressure, low potassium, and sodium retention. But aldosterone levels are actually normal or low.

Similar
pseudoaldosteronism
Also see
pseudoaldosteronism

Origin

From pseudo- + hyperaldosteronism.

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pseudohyperaldosteronism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudohyperaldosteronism

MLA

“pseudohyperaldosteronism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudohyperaldosteronism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pseudohyperaldosteronism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudohyperaldosteronism.

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