| Cushing's disease |
a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
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| Cushing's syndrome |
a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol
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| Cushing's syndrome |
a disorder caused by excessive secretion of the adrenal gland hormone cortisol. The syndrome is characterized by accumulation of fat around the abdomen and the upper back.
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| Cushing's syndrome |
A disorder often characterized by a round face, acne, edema, abdominal striae, and obesity of the trunk.
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| Cushing's syndrome |
results from hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, within which there is excessive production of glucocorticoids. It may be caused by hyperfunction of anterior pituitary or tumor of the adrenal gland. The syndrome is characterized by symptoms related to protein loss, and adiposity, fatigue, and weakness.
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