1. A slow-growing neuroendocrine tumor, typically found in the gastrointestinal tract or lungs, that produces hormones and may cause flushing, diarrhea, and other symptoms.
Usage: medical; also called carcinoid tumor

1. Relating to or characteristic of a carcinoid tumor.
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with a carcinoid in the small intestine.
• Carcinoid tumors grow more slowly than many other cancers.
• She experienced carcinoid syndrome, which caused facial flushing and diarrhea.
• The doctor ordered imaging tests to locate the carcinoid lesion.
• Carcinoid neuroendocrine tumors can secrete serotonin and other hormones.
• Treatment options for carcinoid depend on the tumor's size and location.