Cushing's disease
Noun
Meaning
a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
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Examples
Dogs being treated with oral or injectable corticosteroids (prednisone, dexamethasone, etc.) can also exhibits clinical signs of Cushing's disease.
Increased respiratory rate is a very common clinical sign of Cushing's disease.