Meanings
nounhyperadrenalism (uncountable)
- uncountablemedicineAn excessive level of adrenal hormones in the body
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
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Broader
glandular diseasegland diseaseglandular disorder
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Origin
Translations
Italian iperadrenalismo
- iperadrenalismoTranslations
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hyperadrenalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperadrenalism
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