oversecretion
/ˈoʊvərsɪˌkriːʃən/
noun
- The production of too much of a substance by a gland or body part.
- Oversecretion of oil by the skin can cause acne.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with oversecretion of growth hormone.
- Oversecretion of stomach acid can lead to ulcers.
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