| 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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| cusp |
Point, projection, or bump on crown (occlusal surface or chewing surface) of a tooth.
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| cuspidate |
Presence of cusps on a tooth. Prominent cusps.
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| custom |
Products and services created for specific orders or events that require nonstandard material, engineering or process resources and may incur extra cost.
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| custom |
A head tax, or a generally accepted practice or habit.
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