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hyperadrenocorticism

noun

a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol

• Syn: ↑Cushing's syndrome

• Hypernyms: ↑glandular disease, ↑gland disease, ↑glandular disorder, ↑adenosis

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\\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷əˌdrēnōˈkȯ(r)d.əˌsizəm, -ˌdren-\ noun (-s)

Etymology: hyper- + adrenocortical + -ism

1. : the presence of excess adrenocortical products in the body

2. : the syndrome resulting from hyperadrenocorticism that is often a complication of medication with adrenal hormones, fractions, or stimulants

Useful english dictionary. 2012.