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. hy·per·cor·ti·coid·ism (hī'pĕr-kōr'ti-koyd-izm),
Hyperadrenocorticism may be divided into two broad categories. One category, pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, arises from adenomatous enlargement of the pituitary gland, resulting in excessive ACTH production. The other ...