Apudoma
Apudoma
Apudoma (pronounced: /əˈpjuːdəmə/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a type of tumor that originates from the APUD (Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation) system. The term "Apudoma" is derived from the acronym APUD, which stands for "Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation".
Etymology
The term "Apudoma" was first coined in the late 1960s by the British pathologist Andrew Pearse, who discovered the APUD system. The term is derived from the acronym APUD, which stands for "Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation". This system is responsible for the uptake of amine precursors and their decarboxylation into amines, which are then stored and released as hormones.
Related Terms
- APUD system: A system of cells that produce hormones. These cells are found throughout the body and are responsible for the uptake of amine precursors and their decarboxylation into amines.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of cells that can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
- Amine: Organic compounds that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair. Amines are derivatives of ammonia.
- Decarboxylation: A chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group and releases carbon dioxide (CO2).
- Hormone: Chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apudoma
- Wikipedia's article - Apudoma
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