Conditions in which the production of adrenal CORTICOSTEROIDS falls below the requirement of the body. Adrenal insufficiency can be caused by defects in the ADRENAL GLANDS, the PITUITARY GLAND, or the HYPOTHALAMUS.
Synonyms: Adrenal Insufficiency, Hypofunction, Adrenal Gland, Hypoadrenalism, Adrenal Gland Hypofunction, Adrenal Insufficiencies
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2005 (1968) ,2005; see ADRENAL GLAND HYPOFUNCTION 1968-2004 ,do not confuse with ADRENAL GLAND HYPERFUNCTION
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D000309
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