NOUN | state | carcinoid | a small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract |
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Meaning | A small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin. | |
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Broader | tumor, tumour, neoplasm | An abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose |
Spanish | carcinoide | |
Catalan | carcinoide |
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