Cushing's Disease (Noun)
Meaning
A glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her headaches were misdiagnosed for years until she received the news that she had Cushing's disease.
- The doctors put the actress's excessive weight gain down to Cushing's disease which affected hormone production.
- Excessive growth of body hair is a symptom of Cushing's disease in women that affects up to 80 percent of patients.
- Due to the consequences of Cushing's disease, stress management becomes crucial in order to combat such disorders.
- A significant part of managing Cushing's disease involves the correct timing and dosage of medications to suppress ACTH overproduction.