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

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)

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)

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