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Meaning of CARCINOID
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Definition:
[n]
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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See Also:
neoplasm
,
tumor
,
tumour
Medical Dictionary
Definition:
A type of tumor usually found in the gastrointestinal system (most often in the appendix), and sometimes in the lungs or other sites. Carcinoid tumors are usually benign.
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