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Cushing’s syndrome

Cush·ing's syn·drome


noun 
Definition:
 
condition causing obesity and fatigue: a condition caused by excessive production of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex or pituitary gland and marked by obesity, muscular weakness, hypertension, striated skin, and fatigue

[Mid-20th century. See Cushing's disease]
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