ADDISON'S DISEASE: Occurs when the adrenal glands are damaged and cannot produce enough of the adrenal hormone cortisol.
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
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Mayo Clinic. 2020. USA. -
Addison Disease
Merck Manual. 2019. USA.