NCIt related terms : Central Hypoadrenalism; Central Adrenal Insufficiency;
NCIt definition : A hormonal disorder that occurs when lack of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
secretion from the hypothalamus or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion from
the pituitary is responsible for hypofunction of the adrenal cortex.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: Diminished production of adrenocortical hormones due to a condition originating
in the hypothalamus and/or pituitary gland.;