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hyperadrenocorticism

/ˌhaɪ.pər.ə.driː.nəʊˈkɔː.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌhaɪ.pər.ə.driː.nəʊˈkɔː.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

uncountable

A medical condition characterized by a glandular disorder resulting from excessive production of cortisol.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся нарушением работы желез, вызванным чрезмерной выработкой кортизола.
  1. Glandular disorder C2 formal medical

    A medical condition caused by the overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

    • The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with hyperadrenocorticism.
    • Hyperadrenocorticism can lead to symptoms like weight gain and high blood pressure.
    • Treatment for hyperadrenocorticism often involves medication to reduce cortisol levels.

    🇷🇺Гиперадренокортицизм

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  • hyperadrenocorticism's possessive singular form