Definition of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

1. Noun. Syndrome consisting of intractable peptic ulceration with gastric hypersecretion and hyperacidity.

Generic synonyms: Syndrome

Definition of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

1. Noun. (medicine) A disorder where increased levels of the hormone gastrin are produced, causing the stomach to produce excess hydrochloric acid; often caused by a tumor (gastrinoma) of the duodenum or pancreas, and resulting in peptic ulcers. ¹

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Medical Definition of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

1. A tumour (gastrinoma) of the pancreatic islet cells that results in an over production of gastric acid, leading to fulminant ulceration of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and jejunum. Gastrinomas may also occur in the stomach, duodenum, spleen and regional lymph nodes. Treatment includes the use of H2 antagonists (for example cimetidine, ranitidine). Surgical excision of the tumour is curative in approximately 25% of patients. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Zoanthacea
Zoantharia
Zoarces
Zoarces viviparus
Zoarcidae
Zocor
Zoe
Zoey
Zograf
Zohar
Zoilean
Zoilus
Zoisia
Zola
Zolaesque
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (current term)
Zollinger-Ellison tumour
Zollner's lines
Zollverein
Zoloft
Zoltan
Zolten
Zomba
Zombie Jesus
Zondek-Aschheim test
Zonotrichia
Zonotrichia albicollis
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Zooey
Zoomastigina

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