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Noun: carcinoid  'kaa(r)-si,noyd
  1. A small tumour (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin

Derived forms: carcinoids

Type of: neoplasm, tumor [US], tumour [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Carcinoid

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