pheochromocytoma
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Blend of 'pheo-' (referring to the adrenal glands) and 'chromo-' (referring to color) + 'cytoma' (a tumor composed of cells).
مثال
- Pheochromocytoma can lead to symptoms such as high blood pressure and rapid heartbeat.
- The diagnosis of pheochromocytoma requires specialized tests.
- Surgery is often necessary to remove a pheochromocytoma.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension