Hypercortisolism

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Hypercortisolism
TermHypercortisolism
Short definitionhypercalcemia (HY-per-cal-SEE-mee-uh) Higher than normal blood calcium levels. Some types of cancer increase the risk of hypercalcemia 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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hypercortisolism - (pronounced) (HY-per-KOR-tih-SOL-ih-zum) A condition in which there is too much cortisol (a hormone produced by the outer layer of the adrenal gland) in the body is available. Hypercortisolism can be caused by taking too many steroid medications or by certain types of tumors. Tumors that produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) cause the adrenal gland to produce too much cortisol. Symptoms of hypercortisolism include a round face, thin arms and legs, severe fatigue and muscle weakness, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, purple or pink stretch marks on the skin, and weight gain, especially in the abdomen. Also called Cushing's Syndrome

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