Cushing's disease
noun
Cush·ing's disease
ˈku̇-shiŋz- 
: Cushing's syndrome especially when caused by excessive production of ACTH by the pituitary gland
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Depending on the cause, Cushing's disease can be treated in various ways.
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Samantha Lauriello, Health, 26 June 2023
Other conditions that can cause increased urination include Cushing's disease, kidney disease, and liver disease.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
During the Humane Society's investigation, beagles underwent tests for cancer drugs that reportedly caused diabetes, as well as tests for painkillers, a drug for Hepatitis B and a medication for Cushing's disease.
—Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2022
Samantha Lauriello, Health, 26 June 2023
Other conditions that can cause increased urination include Cushing's disease, kidney disease, and liver disease.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
During the Humane Society's investigation, beagles underwent tests for cancer drugs that reportedly caused diabetes, as well as tests for painkillers, a drug for Hepatitis B and a medication for Cushing's disease.
—Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2022
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Cushing's disease
noun
Cush·ing's disease
ˌku̇sh-iŋz-
: Cushing's syndrome especially when caused by excessive production of ACTH by the pituitary gland
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