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)

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)

Even though the affection may be due directly to hypersecretion of the thyroid, it is possible that the mental and nervous state may be closely concerned in the etiology.

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

As a rule, however, it manifests itself in individuals between the years of fifteen and forty, particularly after prolonged digestional disturbances, especially those accompanied by a hypersecretion of acid.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.

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.

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