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hypersecretion

hypersecretion

9.3
A condition in which a gland or organ makes too much of a substance in the body
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpərsɪˈkriːʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hipersecreción
  • Excessive mucus hypersecretion can lead to breathing difficulties in patients with asthma.

Examples

  • Patients with asthma have increased bronchial smooth muscle tone and mucus hypersecretion, possibly the result of increased cholinergic activity.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Mucus hypersecretion may contribute to airflow limitation in asthma and COPD, and is a risk factor for accelerated loss of lung function and an increase in exacerbations.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Adrenergic hypersecretion was suspected, as there are many cases in the literature showing that catecholaminergic increase may cause left ventricular dysfunction, with normal coronaries, characterized by a quick resolution.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The doctor explained that hypersecretion of certain hormones can disrupt normal bodily functions.

  • Chronic sinusitis often results in mucus hypersecretion, which aggravates nasal congestion.

How Much Secretion

hypersecretion
  • Specialized
9.3
secretion
  • Specialized
17 4.8

Surface Forms

hypersecretion singular
hypersecretions plural

Morphology

hypersecretion = secretion (semi-transparent) = hyper + secrete + ion

The word is a straightforward prefixation of hyper- to secretion, with the medical meaning 'excessive' contributing directly to the sense.

Etymology

Hypersecretion comes from hyper- meaning 'too much' and secretion from secrete, meaning 'to produce and release'. So, hypersecretion is when a gland or organ makes 'too much' of a substance.