1. Plural of carcinoid; slow-growing neuroendocrine tumors that can occur in various parts of the body, especially the gastrointestinal tract and lungs.
Usage: medical/technical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple tumors

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with multiple carcinoids in the small intestine.
• Carcinoids are often discovered incidentally during imaging studies for other conditions.
• Some carcinoids grow very slowly and may not require immediate treatment.
• The oncologist explained that carcinoids produce hormones that can cause flushing and diarrhea.
• Surgical removal is sometimes recommended for carcinoids that are causing symptoms.