hyperfunction
hyperfunction
(ˌhaɪpəˈfʌŋkʃən)hy•per•func•tion
(ˌhaɪ pərˈfʌŋk ʃən)n.
| 单词 | hyperfunction |
| 释义 | hyperfunctionhyperfunction(ˌhaɪpəˈfʌŋkʃən)hy•per•func•tion(ˌhaɪ pərˈfʌŋk ʃən)n. HyperfunctionHyperfunctionthe intensification of the activity (function) of a given organ, tissue, or system. In some cases hyperfunction may be an adaptive reaction to living conditions. (For example, in athletes there may be an increase in the size—hypertrophy—of the cardiac muscle and increase in the strength of its contractions.) In other cases it is a disorder leading to illness of the organism. (For example, hyperthyroidism results from hyperfunction of the thyroid gland—increased production of the hormone thyroxine.) hyperfunctionhyperfunction[hi″per-fungk´shun] |
| 随便看 |
|
英语词典包含2567994条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。