hyperadrenocorticism
noun
hy·per·ad·re·no·cor·ti·cism
ˈhī-pə-rə-ˌdrē-nō-ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsiz-əm 
: an abnormal condition marked by the presence of an excess of adrenocortical hormones and especially cortisol in the body
especially
: cushing's syndrome
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“Hyperadrenocorticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperadrenocorticism. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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