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hypersecretion

[ hahy-per-si-kree-shuhn ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. an excessive secretion.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hypersecretion1

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

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

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

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

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

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