hyperabsorption

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English

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Etymology

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From hyper- +‎ absorption.

Noun

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hyperabsorption (uncountable)

  1. An abnormally high level of absorption.
    • 2015 September 3, “Altered Calcium and Vitamin D Homeostasis in First-Time Calcium Kidney Stone-Formers”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Increased 1,25(OH) 2 D levels should stimulate the intestinal hyperabsorption of Ca and contribute to the hypercalciuria observed in such patients.