hypersecretion
Too much secreted
Hypersecretion is excessive secretion by a gland or organ.
The term appears in medical contexts describing overproduction of hormones, digestive fluids, or other substances: hypersecretion of insulin, gastric hypersecretion.
The prefix hyper- indicates above normal levels, contrasting with hyposecretion (insufficient production).
Excessive manufacture beyond need
- profuseExtremely abundant, overflowing
- copiousExisting in abundance
- excessiveSurpassing reasonable bounds
- uncontrolledLacking any regulation
amplified · overabundance · surplus · overactive · hyperactive · superfluous · heightened · dysregulated
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- thyroxineThyroid-produced metabolic hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
testosterone · prolactin · growth hormone · aldosterone · glucagon · gastrin · melatonin · vasopressin
Of spit-producing glands
- sebaceousOil-secreting, of skin
- lacrimalOf tear production
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- mucousSlime-producing, bodily
exocrine · endocrine · mammary · adrenal · pituitary · thyroid · parathyroid · pancreatic
Benign epithelial tumor
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- acromegalyHormone-driven adult enlargement
carcinoid · SIADH · polycystic · neoplasia
Moisture through pores
- salivationMouth producing digestive fluid
- lacrimationSecretion of tears
- rhinorrheaExcess nasal mucus flow
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
flushing · palpitations · tremor · fluid retention · edema · acne · hirsutism · polyuria
Therapeutic substance for illness
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- antagonistOne who opposes another
inhibitor · radiation · regulation · monitoring · endocrinologist
overproduction
Excessive manufacture beyond need
- profuseExtremely abundant, overflowing
- copiousExisting in abundance
- excessiveSurpassing reasonable bounds
uncontrolled · amplified · overabundance · surplus · overactive · hyperactive · superfluous · heightened · dysregulated
cortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- thyroxineThyroid-produced metabolic hormone
estrogen · testosterone · prolactin · growth hormone · aldosterone · glucagon · gastrin · melatonin · vasopressin · oxytocin
salivary
Of spit-producing glands
mucous · exocrine · endocrine · mammary · adrenal · pituitary · thyroid · parathyroid · pancreatic · prostate
adenoma
Benign epithelial tumor
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
acromegaly · carcinoid · SIADH · polycystic · neoplasia
sweating
Moisture through pores
- salivationMouth producing digestive fluid
- lacrimationSecretion of tears
- rhinorrheaExcess nasal mucus flow
diarrhea · flushing · palpitations · tremor · fluid retention · edema · acne · hirsutism · polyuria
medication
Therapeutic substance for illness
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
antagonist · inhibitor · radiation · regulation · monitoring · endocrinologist