In medicine (endocrinology) hypoaldosteronism refers to decreased levels of the hormone aldosterone. The term isolated hypoaldosteronism is used to describe lowered aldosterone without corresponding changes in cortisol. (The two hormones are both produced by the adrenals.)
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