noun
a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
• Syn: ↑Cushing's disease
• Hypernyms: ↑glandular disease, ↑gland disease, ↑glandular disorder, ↑adenosis
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hyperadrēˈnalism noun
Excessive activity of the adrenal gland
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Main Entry: ↑hyper-
Useful english dictionary. 2012.