Hyperexpansion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperexpansion is a noun meaning excessive expansion.
Meaning
excessive expansion.
Example Sentences
The resultant partial occlusion of the small airways by sloughed epithelial cells, inflammatory cells, respiratory secretions and mucous plugs as observed microscopically may lead to air trapping, lung hyperexpansion and increased airway resistance causing respiratory distress.
Word Forms
- hyperexpansions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overexpansion, hyperexuberance, overspaciousness, overexuberance, overexaggeration, overdilation.
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