congenital virilizing adrenalhyperplasia

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(kŏn-jen'i-tăl vir'i-līz-ing ă-drē'năl hī'pĕr-plā'zē-ă) Any inborn error of metabolism causing hyperplasia of the cortex of suprarenal gland and overproduction of virilizing hormones. Most forms are due to partial or complete 21-hydroxylase deficiency, leading to increased adrenocorticotropic hormone production by the pituitary, stimulating adrenal growth and function. Clinical features include ambiguous genitalia, virilization, and salt-wasting.