˜yÐÄvlog

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hypersecretion

[ hahy-per-si-kree-shuhn ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. an excessive secretion.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hypersecretion1

First recorded in 1860–65; hyper- + secretion
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Example Sentences

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It is altogether improbable that it is due to sudden hypersecretion in such pathological states of the system as are present.

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There are gastric neuroses associated with vomiting, often very intractable, in which there seems to be sometimes a hypersecretion of gastric juice and sometimes a lessened secretion.

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In cases of excessive acidity due to a hypersecretion of HCl the extractives of meat are contraindicated, hence all gravies and outside parts of roasted meat must be omitted or limited in the diet.

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The body is at first obese, but rapidly loses flesh, the skin becomes greasy and damp, owing to hypersecretion of the sebaceous and sudoriparous glands, and soils the garments.

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It is not so frequently noted that hypersecretion of the thyroid may cause a rapid heart without any other tangible or discoverable thyroid symptom or symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

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