What does "cushing's syndrome" mean?

An endocrine disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood.

What is a synonym for "cushing's syndrome"?

Common synonyms include: hyperadrenocorticism.

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Noun

1
An endocrine disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood. uncountable
2
a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol wordnet

First described by Harvey Cushing in 1932.