Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
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| Zollinger-Ellison syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Term | Zollinger-Ellison syndrome |
| Short definition | a rare disorder in which tumors form in the pancreas and secrete the hormone gastrin, which causes increased production of gastric acid and recurrent peptic ulcers |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (definition) a rare disorder in which tumors form in the pancreas and secrete the hormone gastrin, which causes increased production of gastric acid and recurrent peptic ulcers
==Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (overview)==