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ˈkɑr səˌnɔɪdcar·ci·noid
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carcinoidnoun
a small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin
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carcinoidnoun
A form of slow-growing tumour originating in the neuroendocrine system.
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Carcinoid
A carcinoid (also carcinoid tumor) is a slow-growing type of neuroendocrine tumor originating in the cells of the neuroendocrine system. In some cases, metastasis may occur. Carcinoid tumors of the midgut (jejunum, ileum, appendix, and cecum) are associated with carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid tumors are the most common malignant tumor of the appendix, but they are most commonly associated with the small intestine, and they can also be found in the rectum and stomach. They are known to grow in the liver, but this finding is usually a manifestation of metastatic disease from a primary carcinoid occurring elsewhere in the body. They have a very slow growth rate compared to most malignant tumors. The median age at diagnosis for all patients with neuroendocrine tumors is 63 years.
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carcinoid
Carcinoid refers to a type of tumor that typically originates in the cells of the digestive tract or lungs. These tumors are often slow-growing and can produce hormones. While many carcinoid tumors are benign, some can be malignant and spread to other parts of the body. The term "carcinoid" is also used to refer to a specific syndrome caused by the release of hormones from a carcinoid tumor into the bloodstream, leading to symptoms such as flushing, diarrhea, and wheezing.
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Carcinoid
Carcinoid is a slow-growing type of neuroendocrine tumor originating in the cells of the neuroendocrine system. In some cases, metastasis may occur. Carcinoid tumors of the midgut are associated with carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid tumors have more benign features than neuroendocrine cancers.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of carcinoid in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of carcinoid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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