For Zollinger-ellison Syndrome we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Cancer, Health and Medical.

Zollinger-ellison Syndrome (Cancer)

A disorder in which tumors of the pancreatic islet cells produce large amounts of gastrin (a hormone), leading to excess acid in the stomach and, possibly, a peptic ulcer (ulcer of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine).

Zollinger-ellison Syndrome (Health)

Group of symptoms that occur when a tumor called a gastrinoma forms in the pancreas. The tumor releases large amounts of the hormone gastrin, which causes too much acid in the duodenum, resulting in ulcers, bleeding, and perforation.

Zollinger-ellison Syndrome (Medical)

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

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