Endocrinology: What is primary adrenal insufficiency?

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What is primary adrenal insufficiency?

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Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency due to dysfunction of adrenal cortex, decreased mineralo and glucocorticoids)
onset of disease occurs when 90% of both adrenal cortices are destroyed

Endocrinology

What is primary adrenal insufficiency?

Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency due to dysfunction of adrenal cortex, decreased mineralo and glucocorticoids) onset of disease occurs when 90% of both adrenal cortices are destroyed

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