hyperadrenocorticalism

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hyperadrenocorticalism /hy·per·adre·no·cor·ti·cal·ism/ (-ah-dre″no-kor´tĭ-kahl-izm) hypersecretion by the adrenal cortex.

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Excessive secretion of adrenocortical hormones, especially cortisol. Also called hypercortisolism.

hyperadrenocorticalism [hi″per-ah-dre″no-kor´tĭ-kahl-iz-um]

hypersecretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex; see cushing's syndrome. Called also hyperadrenocorticism and hypercorticism.

hyperadrenocorticalism

hyperadrenocorticism.

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