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Definition of "hyperadrenalism" []

  • A glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "hyperadrenalism" in a sentence
  • "Perhaps this is hyperadrenalism from career stress, and the high cholesterol which raises to protect the body is sometimes not good enough to prevent the event."
  • "seratonin syndrome hyperadrenalism seizures associated with vasovagal syncope and other types of dysautonomia"