Name the glandular disorder caused by excessive steroid hormone resulting in greater than normal functioning of adrenal gland; characterized by obesity.
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Cushing's syndrome may result from adrenal tumors, pituitary disorders, or long-term steroid medication.
Cushing's syndrome results from the adrenal glands producing too many steroid hormones, most often cortisol. Key features include obesity, especially in the face and upper torso, frequently accompanied by muscle weakness and hypertension.