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Cush|ing's disease — or Cush|ing s syndrome «KUSH ihngz», a disease caused by an abnormal cellular growth associated with adenoma of the pituitary gland. ╂[< Harvey W. Cushing, 1869 1939, an American surgeon, who described it] … Useful english dictionary
Cushing disease response (phenomenon reflex) etc. — Cush·ing disease, response (phenomenon, reflex), etc. (kooshґing) [Harvey Williams Cushing, American surgeon, 1869–1939] see under disease, response, syndrome, and ulcer. See also equine Cushing disease, under disease … Medical dictionary
Cushing'sdisease — Cush·ing s disease (ko͝oshʹĭngz) n. The form of Cushing s syndrome involving the pituitary gland. * * * … Universalium
Cushing's disease — Cush·ing s disease .ku̇sh iŋz n Cushing s syndrome esp. when caused by excessive production of ACTH by the pituitary gland Cushing Harvey Williams (1869 1939) American neurosurgeon. Cushing first gained a reputation by publishing an important… … Medical dictionary
cushingoid — Resembling the signs and symptoms of Cushing disease or syndrome : moon facies, buffalo hump obesity, striations, adiposity, hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis, usually due to exogenous corticosteroids … Medical dictionary
