Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
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| Gastrointestinal stromal tumor | |
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| Term | Gastrointestinal stromal tumor |
| Short definition | gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor - (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul NOOR-oh-EN-doh-krin TOO-mer) An indolent (slow-growing) cancer that forms in cells that secrete hormones in the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines). It usually occurs in the small intestine, rectum, or cecum (a small finger-like sac of the large intestine). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
gastrointestinal stromal tumor - (pronounced) (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul STROH-mul TOO-mer) A type of tumor that usually begins in cells in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract . Some gastrointestinal stromal tumors can grow slowly over time, while others can grow and spread very quickly. Also called GIST
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
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