Secondary hypoadrenalism, or ACTH deficiency hypoadrenalism, is caused by diseases of the pituitary gland, which lead to adrenal failure as a secondary effect.

• 二级肾上腺功能减退，或者称为促肾上腺皮质激素缺乏，是由于脑垂体的疾病引起的，导致肾上腺疾病是其副效应。