Cushing's disease

/ˈkʊʃɪŋz/
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Definitions of Cushing's disease
  1. noun
    a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
    synonyms: hyperadrenalism
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    type of:
    adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder
    a disorder of the glands of the body
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