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Term | Geranium |
Short definition | GEP-NET - A rare type of tumor that can form in the pancreas or other parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and appendix. GEP-NETs normally form in cells that secrete hormones. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
geranium - (pronounced) (jeh-RAY-nee-um) A species of flowering plant native to southern Africa with white, pink, purple, or red flowers and 3- to 5-lobed leaves. An essential oil that smells like roses, extracted from the leaves, is used in perfumes, mosquito repellents, and in aromatherapy to treat skin conditions and relieve stress. The scientific name is Pelargonium graveolens. Also called pelargonium
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- Wikipedia's article - Geranium
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