Vocabulary Entry

carcinoid

|noun • adjective

noun

A type of neuroendocrine tumor that typically arises in the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, or pancreas.

Example Sentences

"The doctor diagnosed her with a carcinoid tumor after analyzing the biopsy results."

"Patients with carcinoid syndrome may experience flushing and diarrhea."

"Carcinoid tumors can sometimes be mistaken for other types of tumors due to their similar symptoms."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The carcinoid cells showed unusual growth patterns under the microscope."

"He underwent treatment for a carcinoid malignancy discovered during a routine check-up."

"Researchers are studying carcinoid differentiation in various types of cancers."