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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Description:

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by the development of tumors called gastrinomas in the pancreas or duodenum. These tumors secrete excessive amounts of gastrin, a hormone that stimulates the production of stomach acid. The increased acid production leads to severe peptic ulcers within the stomach and upper small intestine.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Medical Condition:

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome refers to a disorder in which gastrinomas cause the overproduction of stomach acid, leading to the development of peptic ulcers.

Example sentence: The patient's chronic abdominal pain and recurrent ulcers were diagnosed as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

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