Medical Dictionary
hyperadrenocorticism
noun hy·per·ad·re·no·cor·ti·cism
\ˈhī-pə-rə-ˌdrē-nō-ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsiz-əm\
\ˈhī-pə-rə-ˌdrē-nō-ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsiz-əm\
Medical Definition of HYPERADRENOCORTICISM
1
: the presence of an excess of adrenocortical products in the body
2
: the syndrome resulting from hyperadrenocorticism that is often a complication of medication with adrenal hormones, fractions, or stimulants
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