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hypermetabolism /hy·per·me·tab·o·lism/ (-me-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. |
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These signs and symptoms are related to skeletal muscle hypermetabolism and ultimate breakdown. 263) states that a generic beta-blocker, when administered to patients who have suffered severe injury, was shown to reduce the common muscle-wasting condition known as hypermetabolism. Hypermetabolism is the most common feature of an MH reaction, with a rise in end-tidal [CO. |
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