hypercortisolism

noun

hy·​per·​cor·​ti·​sol·​ism -ˈkȯrt-i-ˌsȯl-ˌiz-əm How to pronounce hypercortisolism (audio) -ˌsōl- How to pronounce hypercortisolism (audio)
: hyperadrenocorticism produced by excess cortisol in the body

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“Hypercortisolism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypercortisolism. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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