hypersecretion

American  

[hahy-per-si-kree-shuhn] / ˌhaɪ pər sɪˈkri ʃən /

noun

Pathology.

1. an excessive secretion.

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Etymology

Origin of hypersecretion

First recorded in 1860–65; hyper- + secretion

Example Sentences

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.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

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

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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.

From Criminal Man According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso by Lombroso, Gina

A permanently rapid heart, when the patient has no heart lesion and is at rest, is generally due to hypersecretion of the thyroid, which will be discussed later.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

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.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.