[1860–65; hyper- + secretion]This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: big brother, blind spot, mutualism, pop-up, trade namehyper- is a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “over,” usually implyingexcess or exaggeration (hyperbole). On this model, hyper- is used, especially as opposed to hypo-, in the formation of compound words (hyperthyroid). Other words that use the affix hyper- include: Hyperborean, hypercharge, hypercorrection, hyperkinesia, hyperurbanism
Examples of 'hypersecretion' in a sentence
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Our aim was to determine the mechanism for basal hypersecretion of insulin.
Marylana Saadeh, Thomas C Ferrante, Ada Kane, Orian Shirihai, Barbara E Corkey, JudeT Deeney 2012, 'Reactive oxygen species stimulate insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets: studiesusing mono-oleoyl-glycerol.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3260220?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Macrolides and expectorants are recommended for reduction of mucus hypersecretion.
Mitsuko Kondo, Jun Tamaoki 2018, 'Therapeutic approaches of asthma and COPD overlap', Allergology Internationalhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893017301363. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Hormonal assays showed no evidence of pituitary hypersecretion.
Taieb Ach, Hela Marmouch, Dorra Elguiche, Asma Achour, Hajer Marzouk, Hanene Sayadi,Ines Khochtali, Mondher Golli 2018, 'A case of Kallmann syndrome associated with a non-functional pituitary microadenoma',Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reportshttps://www.edmcasereports.com/articles/endocrinology-diabetes-and-metabolism-case-reports/10.1530/EDM-18-0027. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
However, the mechanisms leading to mucus hypersecretion in sinusitis have not been characterized.
Yoon-Ju Kim, Hyung-Ju Cho, Woo-Chul Shin, Hyun-Ah Song, Joo-Heon Yoon, Chang-HoonKim 2014, 'Hypoxia-mediated mechanism of MUC5AC production in human nasal epithelia and its implicationin rhinosinusitis.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4026485?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Therefore, kaempferol may be a potential therapeutic agent targeting mucus hypersecretion-associated pulmonary diseases.
Sin-Hye Park, Ju-Hyun Gong, Yean-Jung Choi, Min-Kyung Kang, Yun-Ho Kim, Young-HeeKang 2015, 'Kaempferol Inhibits Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Associated Mucus Hypersecretion inAirway Epithelial Cells And Ovalbumin-Sensitized Mice', PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0143526. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Many chronic lung diseases are characterized by the hypersecretion of mucus.
Akaninyene Otu, Philip Langridge, David W. Denning 2018, 'Nebulised N-Acetylcysteine for Unresponsive Bronchial Obstruction in Allergic BrochopulmonaryAspergillosis: A Case Series and Review of the Literature', Journal of Fungihttp://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/4/4/117. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Concomitant prolactin hypersecretion had a nonsignificant promoting effect.
Kreze A., Kreze-Spirova E., Mikulecky M. 2001, 'Risk factors for glucose intolerance in active acromegaly', Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Researchhttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2001001100009. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The potential therapeutic targets of mucus hypersecretion in asthma remain unknown.
Xing Wang, Xiaoqiong Yang, Yin Li, Xiaoyun Wang, Yun Zhang, Xi Dai, Bin Niu, JuanWu, Xiefang Yuan, Anjie Xiong, Zhigang Liu, Nanshan Zhong, Min Wu, Guoping Li 2017, 'Lyn kinase represses mucus hypersecretion by regulating IL-13-induced endoplasmicreticulum stress in asthma', EBioMedicinehttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396416305898. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Hypersecretion of growth hormone was demonstrated by basal hormone determinations and dynamic tests.
Flávio Freinkel Rodrigues, Alice Helena Dutra Violante, José Lourenço Kallás, MárioVaisman 1997, 'Acromegalia: aspectos diagnósticos e terapêuticos: análise de 18 casos Acromegaly:diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. analysis of 18 cases', Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatriahttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X1997000100014. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The somatostatin analogs octreotide and lanreotide constituted a major therapeutic advance in palliating hypersecretion syndromes.
Rinke A, Müller D 2015, 'Profile of lanreotide autogel and its potential in the treatment of gastroenteropancreaticneuroendocrine tumors', Gastrointestinal Cancer : Targets and Therapyhttps://www.dovepress.com/profile-of-lanreotide-autogel-and-its-potential-in-the-treatment-of-ga-peer-reviewed-article-GICTT. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)