hyperfunction
/ˌhaɪpərˈfʌŋkʃən/
noun
- Excessive or abnormally increased activity or function of an organ, gland, or system in the body.
- The doctor diagnosed hyperfunction of the adrenal glands due to the patient's high stress levels.
- Hyperfunction of the thyroid gland can cause weight loss and rapid heartbeat.
- Treatment for hyperfunction of the pancreas often involves medication to regulate insulin production.
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