Adrenal gland disorders are caused by problems with one or both adrenal glands or by problems with other glands, such as the pituitary gland. Specific disorders can develop when the adrenal glands produce too few or too many hormones, or when too many hormones are introduced from an outside source. Cushing's Syndrome.
Martial arts. Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a number of reasons: as self-defense, military and law enforcement applications, mental and spiritual development; as well as entertainment and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.
An adjective referring to the military, the word martial adds a warlike tone to any noun it describes. The word martial derives from Mars, the Roman god of war. It refers to almost much anything military, including martial law, in which the government orders the military to administer the law. The word definitely makes one think of fighting, as in the physical discipline known as the martial arts. But there is a lighter side to the word, too. Martial music, usually associated with the military, is usually bright and inspiring.