Addison's disease

noun

, Pathology.

1. a disease characterized by asthenia, low blood pressure, and a brownish coloration of the skin, due to decreased secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex, resulting in hypoadrenalism.

Addison's disease

/ ˈædɪsənz /

noun

1. a disease characterized by deep bronzing of the skin, anaemia, and extreme weakness, caused by underactivity of the adrenal glands Also calledadrenal insufficiency

Word History and Origins

Origin of Addison's disease¹

1855–60; named after T. Addison, who described it

Word History and Origins

Origin of Addison's disease¹

C19: named after Thomas Addison (1793–1860), British physician who identified it