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hypersecretion

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hypersecretion /hy·per·se·cre·tion/ (-se-kre´shun) excessive secretion.
hypersecretion [hi″per-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.
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