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Cushingoid
Definition 1
A constellation of signs and symptoms caused by an excess of glucocorticoids. Classic features include moon facies, buffalo hump, obesity, striae and adiposity. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by signs and symptoms that resemble Cushing's disease or syndrome: buffalo hump obesity, striations, adiposity, hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis, usually due to exogenous corticosteroids. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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