noun
- excessive or abnormally high excretion of a substance from the body, especially through urine or feces
Usage: medical/scientific term; often used in clinical and laboratory contexts
Examples
- The patient's hyperexcretion of calcium in the urine indicated a possible metabolic disorder.
- Hyperexcretion of glucose can be a sign of uncontrolled diabetes.
- The doctor ordered tests to investigate the hyperexcretion of sodium.
- Certain medications may cause hyperexcretion of specific minerals.
- Hyperexcretion of uric acid can lead to gout if left untreated.