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Cushing's disease

DEFINITIONS OF: Cushing's disease

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n a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity

Synonyms:
hyperadrenalism
Type of:
adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder
a disorder of the glands of the body
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