Adrenal Insufficiency

Synonyms

Adrenal Gland Hypofunction

Adrenal Insufficiencies

Hypoadrenalism

Hypofunction, Adrenal Gland

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.