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What does hypersecretion mean?

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Noun
  1. (endocrinology) Excessive secretion
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Bronchospasm, edema, and mucus hypersecretion lead to airflow obstruction, but it is often reversible.
Histamine-induced hypersecretion may cause gastritis, peptic ulcers, and diarrhea, and ultimately, malabsorption may occur.
It is only when the hypersecretion of tears takes place that the lachrymal apparatus is called much into use.
This form of diarrhoea may be attributed to a hypersecretion from the pancreas.
Should the fluid contain food-particles, it is probably the result of retention, not hypersecretion.
Although most endocrine tumours are benign, the resulting hypersecretion of hormone can have far-reaching effects.

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