Carcinoid tumor

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Carcinoid tumor
TermCarcinoid tumor
Short definitionCarcinoid tumor - (pronounced) (KAR-sih-noyd TOO-mer) A slow-growing type of tumor that is usually found in the gastrointestinal system (usually the small intestine and rectum) and sometimes in the lungs or other locations. Carcinoid tumors can spread to the liver or other parts of the body and secrete substances such as serotonin or prostaglandins, causing carcinoid syndrome 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Carcinoid tumor - (pronounced) (KAR-sih-noyd TOO-mer) A slow-growing type of tumor that is usually found in the gastrointestinal system (usually the small intestine and rectum) and sometimes in the lungs or other locations. Carcinoid tumors can spread to the liver or other parts of the body and secrete substances such as serotonin or prostaglandins, causing carcinoid syndrome

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