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.
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. noun. 1. Often, martial arts. any of the traditional forms of Asian self-defense or combat that utilize physical skill and coordination without weapons, as karate, aikido, judo, or kung fu, often practiced as sport. This sort of âshortcutâ is frowned upon in the martial arts community.