congenital adrenal hyperplasia (MONDO_0018479) (CAH) is an inherited endocrine disorder caused by a steroidogenic enzyme deficiency that is characterized by adrenal insufficiency and variable degrees of hyper or hypo androgyny manifestations, depending of the type and the severity of the disease. Also known as: CAH, adrenal hyperplasia, congenital, congenital adrenal gland hyperplasia.