carcinoid
carcinoid · carcinoids
A form of slow-growing tumour originating in the neuroendocrine systemA form of slow-growing tumour originating in the neuroendocrine system.
Meaning
1 sensesA form of slow-growing tumour originating in the neuroendocrine system.
More definitions
- a small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From carcino- + -oid.From carcino- + -oid.
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Forms
plural: carcinoids| Singular | carcinoid |
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedcarcinoid syndrome