Noun: carcinoid 'kaa(r)-si,noyd
- Small tumour (benign or malignant) arising from gastrointestinal mucosa, often with excessive serotonin secretion
"The patient's flushing symptoms were caused by a carcinoid tumour"
Derived forms: carcinoids
Type of: neoplasm, tumor [US], tumour [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Carcinoid