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Adrenocortical Hyperfunction

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Definition: Excess production of ADRENAL CORTEX HORMONES such as ALDOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and/or ANDROSTENEDIONE. Hyperadrenal syndromes include CUSHING SYNDROME; HYPERALDOSTERONISM; and VIRILISM.  do not confuse with ADRENAL GLAND HYPOFUNCTION; non-congenital adrenal hyperplasia: index under ADRENAL GLANDS /pathol (IM) + HYPERPLASIA (NIM)   
See Also Hyperandrogenism
Examples Cushing Syndrome; Hyperaldosteronism 		Other names Hypercorticism; Hyperadrenocorticism; Hyperfunction, Adrenocortical; Hyperfunction, Adrenal Gland; Hyperadrenalism; Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Familial hypersecretion of adrenal androgens  0   *Adrenocortical Hyperfunction.

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