Adrenocortical hyperfunction is a condition where there is an overexpression of products of the
adrenal cortex.
When
cortisol is overproduced, it is called
Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a ...
. When
aldosterone is overproduced, it is called
hyperaldosteronism.
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Adrenal gland disorders
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