hypersecretion

noun

hy·​per·​se·​cre·​tion ˌhī-pər-si-ˈkrē-shən 

variants or less commonly hyper-secretion

: excessive production of a bodily secretion (such as gastric acid, mucus, or growth hormone)

The clinical diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome is confirmed by demonstrating cortisol hypersecretion …

—David N. Orth

Examples of hypersecretion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Furthermore, people who have been on PPIs for a prolonged period and suddenly stopping use can result in a rebound of acid hypersecretion and worsening heartburn or GERD symptoms, Rich added. —Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hypersecretion

noun

hy·​per·​se·​cre·​tion -si-ˈkrē-shən 

: excessive production of a bodily secretion (as gastric acid, mucus, or growth hormone)

hypersecrete

-si-ˈkrēt 

verb

hypersecreted; hypersecreting

hypersecretory

-ˈsē-krə-ˌtȯr-ē, especially British -si-ˈkrēt-(ə-)rē 

adjective