Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does hyperfunction mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hyperfunction? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (mathematics) A generalization of a function
  2. (medicine) Abnormally elevated function
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Examples
Adrenocortical hyperfunction may be congenital or acquired.
Increased secretion of ACTH because of a corticotroph tumour or corticotroph hyperplasia causes adrenocortical hyperfunction, which in turn causes the constellation of symptoms and signs called Cushing syndrome.
Supraglottal injection of botulinum toxin type A in adductor type spasmodic dysphonia with both intrinsic and extrinsic hyperfunction.
In the long term, these changes will further the symptoms of MD, FM, CFS, and NP and encourage HPA brain hyperfunction in susceptible individuals.
Do you have a thyroid hyperfunction or hypofunction?
Autoantibodies that act like hormone agonists can produce states of hyperfunction or hypofunction when acting as receptor antagonists.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
13-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025