carcinoid

/ˈkɑːrsɪnaɪd/; /ˈkɑrkɪnoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of slow-growing tumor that arises from neuroendocrine cells, often secreting biogenic amines, peptides, or other substances.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rare carcinoid tumor in the pancreas.”

Synonyms

  • carcinoma
  • neuroendocrine tumor

Antonyms

  • benign tumor
  • non-cancerous growth