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Meaning of PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA

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 Definition: [n]  a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension
 
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 Synonyms: phaeochromocytoma
 
 See Also: neoplasm, tumor, tumour

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal medulla and related tissues elsewhere in the body. These tissues secrete dopamine, epinephrine, or norepinephrine. Symptoms include headache, paroxysmal severe hypertension.
 

 

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