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Cushing's disease

Cushing's disease Meaning & Definition
Cushing's disease Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cushing's disease?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cushing's disease: hyperadrenalism

Related Terms | Find terms related to Cushing's disease:

See Also | adenosis | gland disease | glandular disease | glandular disorder

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