Cushing's syndrome

Cushing's syndrome definition - medical

Cush·ing's syndrome (ko͝oshˈĭngz)

noun
A syndrome caused by an increased production of ACTH from a tumor of the adrenal cortex or of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It is characterized by obesity and weakening of the muscles. Also called Cushing's basophilism, Cushing's disease, pituitary basophilism.

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