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hypersecretion /hy·per·se·cre·tion/ (-se-kre´shun) excessive secretion.
hypersecretion excessive secretion, e.g. of hormones.
hyperlacrimation Overflow of tears due to excessive secretion by the lacrimal gland. It may be caused by drugs (e.g. pilocarpine), strong emotion; or as a reflex from trigeminal stimulation by an inflamed eye; or irritation of the cornea or conjunctiva by a chemical irritant in the air; cold wind; or a foreign body in the eye. The main symptoms are discomfort and blurring of vision and sometimes embarrassment. Management depends on the cause. Syn. hypersecretion. See epiphora.
hypersecretion A state of excess secretion. See Rebound hypersecretion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To the pathologist, asthma is characterized by airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion. 1) In some cases, there is histologic evidence of an increase in the number of secretory cells in the lining membrane; hypersecretion of mucus may be a contributory factor. In acromegaly, Sandostatin LAR targets the tumor to control in four critical areas: 1) the site of tumor where hypersecretion starts, 2) GH secretion, 3) IGF-1 production, and 4) symptoms including headache, fatigue, perspiration, arthralgia, parathesias and carpal tunnel syndrome. |
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