hypersecretion

[ hahy-per-si-kree-shuhn ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an excessive secretion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypersecretion¹

First recorded in 1860–65; hyper- + secretion

Example Sentences

Should the fluid contain food-particles, it is probably the result of retention, not hypersecretion.

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It is only when the hypersecretion of tears takes place that the lachrymal apparatus is called much into use.

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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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This form of diarrhoea may be attributed to a hypersecretion from the pancreas.

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