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Definition of oversecrete

oversecrete

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.sɪˈkriːt/
o · ver · se · crete
Adjective:oversecretory
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Past Simple:oversecreted
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Past Participle:oversecreted
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Present Participle:oversecreting
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oversecrete Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To produce and discharge a biological fluid or substance, such as a hormone or enzyme, in excessive amounts (typically referring to a gland or organ).

Example

"In patients with hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland continues to oversecrete hormones despite normal regulatory signals."

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• Rhymes for oversecrete

• Nearby Words

oversampling
overschedule
overscheduled
oversecrete
oversharer
overstored
overstructure

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'over-' (excessive) with the verb 'secrete', which derives from Latin 'secretus', meaning separated or set apart.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oversecrete. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oversecrete
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