hyperadrenalism
/ˌhaɪpərəˈdrɛnəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A medical condition in which the adrenal glands produce too much of certain hormones, especially cortisol or adrenaline.
- The patient was diagnosed with hyperadrenalism after showing symptoms of high blood pressure and rapid heartbeat.
- Doctors treated her hyperadrenalism with medication to reduce hormone levels.
- Hyperadrenalism can cause anxiety, weight loss, and excessive sweating.