Carcinoid (Noun)
Meaning
A small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a carcinoid tumor in the small intestine, which was causing her to experience severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.
- Carcinoids are a type of neuroendocrine tumor that can occur in various parts of the body, but are most commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract.
- The doctor explained that the carcinoid tumor was benign, but would still need to be surgically removed to prevent any potential complications.
- Chromogranin A is a protein that is often elevated in patients with carcinoid tumors, and can be used as a diagnostic marker.
- The carcinoid syndrome, which is characterized by flushing, diarrhea, and wheezing, occurs when a carcinoid tumor secretes excessive amounts of serotonin into the bloodstream.