Hypocortisolemia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypocortisolemia is a noun meaning An abnormally low level of cortisol in the blood.
Meaning
An abnormally low level of cortisol in the blood.
Example Sentences
While in most cases salivary cortisol concentration is normalised within a two-week period after delivery, an abnormal adjustment to this state may result in a persistent HPA-axis suppression and hypocortisolemia, which is believed to increase the susceptibility to PPD.
Antonyms for hypocortisolemia
Common opposites include hypercortisolemia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypocortisolaemia, hypercortisolemia, hypocortisolism, cortisolemia, hypercortisonemia, hypocortisoluria.
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