hyperadrenalism

noun /,haɪpərə'drin,əlɪzəm/

Definition
a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
Example
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Etymology
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Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
No
Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
10
Length
15

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15
Syllables
6
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