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Noun: Cushing's disease
  1. A glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
    "Her Cushing's disease led to weight gain and a characteristic round face";
    - hyperadrenalism

Type of: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder

Encyclopedia: Cushing's disease