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MeSH Heading: Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
Tree Number(s): C19.053.800
Unique ID: D000308
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000308
Annotation: do not confuse with ADRENAL GLAND HYPOFUNCTION; non-congenital adrenal hyperplasia: index under ADRENAL GLANDS /‌pathol (IM) + HYPERPLASIA (NIM)
Scope Note: Excess production of ADRENAL CORTEX HORMONES such as ALDOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and/or ANDROSTENEDIONE. Hyperadrenal syndromes include CUSHING SYNDROME; HYPERALDOSTERONISM; and VIRILISM.
Entry Term(s): Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction; Hyperadrenalism; Hyperadrenocorticism; Hypercorticism
NLM Classification #: WK 770
See Also: Hyperandrogenism
Public MeSH Note: 2005; see ADRENAL GLAND HYPERFUNCTION 1968-2004
History Note: 2005 (1968)
Entry Combination: congenital:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
Date Established: 1968/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2004/07/07

Entry Combination: congenital:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
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