carcinoid syndrome

noun Pathology.

the systemic effects, including flushing, palpitations, diarrhea, and cramps, resulting from increased blood levels of serotonin secreted by a carcinoid.

Also called car·ci·noi·do·sis

[kahr-suh-noi-doh-sis] /ˌkɑr sə nɔɪˈdoʊ sɪs/.

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