Also called chronic adrenocortical insufficiency, deterioration of tissue in its sufferers causes a decrease in the secretion of steroid hormones, many of which are necessary 
Also called chronic adrenocortical insufficiency, deterioration of tissue in its sufferers causes a decrease in the secretion of steroid hormones, many of which are necessary for the maintenance of life. Visible symptoms include weight loss and abnormal pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes. For 10 points—what is this progressive disease brought about by atrophy of the outer layer, or cortex, of the adrenal gland, a disease that most famously afflicted John F. Kennedy?
Also called chronic adrenocortical insufficiency, deterioration of tissue in its sufferers causes a decrease in the secretion of steroid hormones, many of which are necessary for the maintenance of life.