Associations to the word «Carcinoid»

Wiktionary

CARCINOID, noun. (medicine) A form of slow-growing tumour originating in the neuroendocrine system.

Dictionary definition

CARCINOID, noun. A small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley