| cushing |
| cushing | (n) United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939), Syn. Harvey Cushing, Harvery Williams Cushing |
| cushing's disease | (n) a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity, Syn. hyperadrenalism |
| cushing's syndrome | (n) a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol, Syn. hyperadrenocorticism |