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oversecretion

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Definitions

n.

Excessive production or release of a substance by a gland or organ.

分泌过多，过度分泌

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
overexcessively, above
+
secretother
+
ionact, process, state
=oversecretion

Common Collocations

  • 1.thyroid oversecretion甲状腺分泌过多
  • 2.hormone oversecretion激素分泌过多

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The patient's oversecretion of thyroid hormone caused rapid weight loss.

  • 2.

    Oversecretion of cortisol can result in Cushing's syndrome.

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