Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is a rare hereditary condition associated with tumors of the endocrine glands. The endocrine system consists of glands that produce and release hormones that help control many important body functions.
Pronunciation
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 is pronounced as "muhl-tuh-puhl en-duh-krin nee-oh-play-zhuh type two".
Etymology
The term "Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2" is derived from the following roots:
- Multiple: from Latin multiplex, meaning "having many parts"
- Endocrine: from Greek endon, meaning "within" and krinein, meaning "to separate"
- Neoplasia: from Greek neo, meaning "new" and plasis, meaning "formation"
- Type 2: indicating the second of a series
Related Terms
- Endocrine system: The body's network of glands that produce, store, and release hormones.
- Neoplasm: An abnormal growth of tissue, or tumor, that can be benign or malignant.
- Medullary thyroid cancer: A type of thyroid cancer that is often seen in MEN2.
- Pheochromocytoma: A rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue often seen in MEN2.
- Parathyroid adenoma: A noncancerous (benign) tumor of the parathyroid glands, which is sometimes associated with MEN2.
- RET proto-oncogene: A gene that provides instructions for producing a protein that is involved in cell signaling and is important for normal cell growth and development. Mutations in this gene are associated with MEN2.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
- Wikipedia's article - Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
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