pheochromocytoma

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Noun pheochromocytoma has 1 sense

pheochromocytoma, phaeochromocytoma - a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension
--₁ is a kind of tumor, tumour, neoplasm

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Pheochromocytoma

Description

Pheochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor that develops in the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys. This tumor typically produces excess amounts of catecholamines, such as adrenaline and noradrenaline, leading to severe hypertension and other related symptoms.

Sample Sentences

Julie's pheochromocytoma caused her blood pressure to spike uncontrollably.
The surgeon successfully removed the pheochromocytoma, relieving the patient's symptoms.
Pheochromocytoma is often difficult to diagnose due to its nonspecific symptoms.

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