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Addison's disease

Pronunciation: /ˈadɪs(ə)nzdɪziːz/

Definition of Addison's disease

noun

[mass noun]

a disease characterized by progressive anaemia, low blood pressure, great weakness, and bronze discoloration of the skin. It is caused by inadequate secretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex.