Primary adrenal insufficiency
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Definition
A hormonal disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands fail to release adequate amounts of glucocorticoids (cortisol), mineralocorticoids (aldosterone, 11-deoxycorticosterone), and androgens (dehydroepiandrosterone) to meet physiologic needs, despite release of ACTH from the pituitary.
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenal glands | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Adrenal glands | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |