Adrenocortical Hyperfunction

Excess production of ADRENAL CORTEX HORMONES such as ALDOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and/or ANDROSTENEDIONE. Hyperadrenal syndromes include CUSHING SYNDROME; HYPERALDOSTERONISM; and VIRILISM.

Year introduced: 2005 (1968)

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Tree Number(s): C19.053.800

MeSH Unique ID: D000308

Entry Terms:

• Hyperfunction, Adrenocortical
• Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction
• Hyperfunction, Adrenal Gland
• Hyperadrenalism
• Hyperadrenocorticism
• Hypercorticism

See Also:

• Hyperandrogenism

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Diseases Category
Endocrine System Diseases
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
Cushing Syndrome
Hyperaldosteronism
Bartter Syndrome