Cushing's syndrome is the result of the excessive production of corticosteroids by the adrenal glands. An overproduction of corticotropin (ACTH) - the hormone that controls the adrenal gland - by the pituitary gland, which stimulates the adrenal glands to produce corticosteroids, may be one cause. It is called Cushing's disease and the result of ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma. Alt.
deficiency. a lack or shortage; a condition characterized by the presence of less than the normal or necessary supply or competence. color vision deficiency see color vision deficiency.
1 [uncountable] the state or condition of lacking something:suffering from vitamin deficiency. 2  something lacking[countable]a patient with a calcium deficiency. 3  something imperfect; flaw; defect[countable]In spite of its deficiencies, this is basically a very good paper.