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hypermetabolism /hy·per·me·tab·o·lism/ (-mĕ-tab´o-lizm) increased metabolism.
extrathyroidal hypermetabolism abnormally elevated basal metabolism unassociated with thyroid disease.
hypermetabolism [-mətab′əliz′əm] increased metabolism, usually accompanied by excessive body heat. hypermetabolism [hi″per-mĕ-tab´o-lizm] increased metabolism. extrathyroidal hypermetabolism abnormally elevated basal metabolism unassociated with thyroid disease.
hypermetabolism increased metabolism. Occurs during periods of stress and with many diseases. There is increased peripheral insulin resistance, increased protein catabolism and a negative nitrogen balance. extrathyroidal hypermetabolism abnormally elevated basal metabolism unassociated with thyroid disease. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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