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Addison's disease is a hormone deficiency caused by damage to the outer layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex).
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Addison ' s disease is a disorder involving disrupted functioning of the part of the adrenal gland called the cortex. This results in decreased production of two important chemicals (hormones) normally released by the adrenal cortex: cortisol and aldosterone.
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