Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hyperadrenalism

1 sense of hyperadrenalism

Sense 1
Cushing's disease, hyperadrenalism -- (a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity)
       => glandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis -- (a disorder of the glands of the body)