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

Synonyms: Hypercorticism, Hyperfunction, Adrenal Gland, Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction, Adrenocortical Hyperfunction, Hyperadrenalism, Hyperadrenocorticism, Hyperfunction, Adrenocortical

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2005 (1968) ,do not confuse with ADRENAL GLAND HYPOFUNCTION; non-congenital adrenal hyperplasia: index under ADRENAL GLANDS /pathol (IM) + HYPERPLASIA (NIM) ,2005; see ADRENAL GLAND HYPERFUNCTION 1968-2004

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D000308

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