hypercortisolism

noun

Excessive production of cortisol in the body.

Similar
Cushing's syndrome
Opposite
Addison's diseasehypocortisolism
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Meanings

nounhypercortisolism (usually uncountable, plural hypercortisolisms)

plural hypercortisolisms

  1. uncountableusuallymedicineExcessive production of cortisol in the body.

    Synonyms: Cushing's syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

nounExcessive production of cortisol in the body.

Similar
Cushing's syndrome
Opposite
Addison's diseasehypocortisolism
Also see
cushing's syndrome

Origin

From hyper- + cortisol + -ism.

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