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hypermetabolism

A state of abnormally increased metabolic rate in which the body consumes energy and breaks down tissues at a rate significantly higher than normal.
Noun

This term is primarily used in clinical and medical contexts, specifically within critical care, burn surgery, and trauma medicine. It describes a pathological physiological response where the body's energy expenditure exceeds its intake, often leading to rapid muscle wasting and weight loss.

As a medical condition describing a systemic state, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It refers to the biological process or state of being rather than a discrete object that can be counted.

Meanings

Noun

A state of abnormally increased metabolic rate in which the body consumes energy and breaks down tissues at a rate significantly higher than normal.

Patients with severe burns often enter a state of hypermetabolism to facilitate tissue repair.

Examples

Severe burn victims often enter a state of hypermetabolism that requires massive caloric intake.

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Severe burn victims often enter a state of hypermetabolism that requires massive caloric intake.

The patient is experiencing hypermetabolism due to the systemic inflammatory response.

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The patient is experiencing hypermetabolism due to the systemic inflammatory response.

I wonder if this sudden weight loss is a sign of hypermetabolism.

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I wonder if this sudden weight loss is a sign of hypermetabolism.

We need to manage the hypermetabolism to prevent muscle wasting in the ICU.

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We need to manage the hypermetabolism to prevent muscle wasting in the ICU.

Hypermetabolism can lead to rapid depletion of glycogen stores.

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Hypermetabolism can lead to rapid depletion of glycogen stores.

Is it possible for a chronic infection to trigger hypermetabolism?

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Is it possible for a chronic infection to trigger hypermetabolism?

The medical team monitored the patient for signs of hypermetabolism following the major surgery.

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The medical team monitored the patient for signs of hypermetabolism following the major surgery.

Hypermetabolism makes it incredibly difficult for the body to maintain its weight.

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Hypermetabolism makes it incredibly difficult for the body to maintain its weight.

The study examines how hypermetabolism affects recovery times in trauma patients.

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The study examines how hypermetabolism affects recovery times in trauma patients.

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